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1
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the study of living things too small to be seen without magnification

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microbiology

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2
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referred to as microscopic organisms; usually cannot be viewed with the naked eye

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microorganisms or microbes

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3
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microorganisms are commonly called as ___ or ___

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germs, agents

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4
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the discipline of microbiology includes fundamental research on the: (7)

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biochemistry, physiology, cell biology, ecology, evolution and clinical aspects of microbes, and the host response to such agents

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5
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microbes are usually ___ in diameter

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less than 1mm

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6
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examples of microorganisms (6)

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bacteria
fungi
archaea
algae
protozoa
viruses

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7
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scale of microbes (smallest to largest)

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atom
fullerene molecule
lipids
protein
poliovirus
flu virus
smallpox virus
mitochondria & bacteria
red blood cell
animal & plant cell
pollen & human egg
frog egg

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8
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10 µm -100 µm

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eukaryotic microorganisms

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9
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1 µm -10 µm

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bacteria and archaea

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10
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measured in nanometers

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viruses

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11
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provides some of the most accessible research tools for probing the nature of life processes

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basic biological science

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12
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deals with many important practical problems in medicine, agriculture, and industry
biotechnology (genetic engineering + industrial microbiology)

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applied biological science

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13
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ubiquitous in nature
affect the environment and has a great effect on other life forms like human beings, plants, and animals in several ways.

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microorganisms

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14
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a means by which microorganisms can be grouped together

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microbial taxonomy

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15
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the science of biological classification

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taxonomy

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16
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study of bacteria

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bacteriology

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17
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study of algae

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phycology/algology

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18
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study of fungi

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mycology

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19
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study of protozoa

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protozoology

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20
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study of parasites

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parasitology

21
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study of viruses

22
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study of the means by which a microbe obtains the energy and nutrients it needs to live and reproduce

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microbial metabolism

23
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study of how genes are organized and regulated in microbes in relation to their cellular functions

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microbial genetics

24
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study of the relationship between microorganisms and their environment

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microbial ecology

25
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study of the immune response of organisms to microbial agents

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immunology

26
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study of the pathogenic microbes and the role of microbes in human illness

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medical microbiology

27
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study of microorganisms that are related to the production of antibiotics, enzymes, vitamins, vaccines, and other pharmaceutical products and those that cause pharmaceutical contamination and spoilage

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pharmaceutical microbiology

28
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the exploitation of microbes for use in
industrial processes

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industrial microbiology

29
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examples of industrial microbiology (2)

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industrial fermentation
wastewater treatment

30
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the manipulation of microorganisms at the genetic and molecular level to generate useful products

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microbial biotechnology

31
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study of microorganisms causing food spoilage and foodborne illnesses; uses microorganisms to produce food (e.g. fermentation)

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food microbiology

32
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study of agriculturally relevant microorganisms

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agricultural microbiology

33
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study of microorganisms that are found in water

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water microbiology (aquatic microbiology)

34
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study of airborne microorganisms

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aeromicrobiology (air microbiology)

35
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study of airborne microorganisms

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aeromicrobiology (air microbiology)

36
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study of the function and diversity of microbes in their natural environments

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environmental microbiology

37
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study of the relationship of microbes with some geological substances like the formation of coal, mineral, and gas formation as well as the recovery of minerals from low grade ores

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geomicrobiology

38
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the use of microorganisms to clean air, water, and soil

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bioremediation

39
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study of microorganisms in outer space

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astro microbiology

40
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study of microorganisms on the “nano” level

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nanomicrobiology

41
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the quantification of relations between controlling factors in foods and responses of pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms using mathematical modeling

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predictive microbiology

42
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microorganisms are the most ___ and ___ group of organisms

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populous, diverse

43
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microorganisms play a major role in ___

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recycling essential elements

44
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microorganisms are a great ___ and some ___

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source of nutrients, carry out photosynthesis

45
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microorganisms benefit society through their ___

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production of food, beverages, antibiotics, and vitamins

46
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some microorganisms cause ___ in plants and animals

47
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most decomposers are ___

48
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applications of microorganisms/microbiology (7)

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agriculture/aquaculture
food processing
biogeochemical cycles
pest management
decomposition
waste management
pollution prevention and mitigation

49
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applications of microorganisms/microbiology (7)

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agriculture/aquaculture
food processing
biogeochemical cycles
pest management
decomposition
waste management
pollution prevention and mitigation

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