Lecture 1 Flashcards
the study of living things too small to be seen without magnification
microbiology
referred to as microscopic organisms; usually cannot be viewed with the naked eye
microorganisms or microbes
microorganisms are commonly called as ___ or ___
germs, agents
the discipline of microbiology includes fundamental research on the: (7)
biochemistry, physiology, cell biology, ecology, evolution and clinical aspects of microbes, and the host response to such agents
microbes are usually ___ in diameter
less than 1mm
examples of microorganisms (6)
bacteria
fungi
archaea
algae
protozoa
viruses
scale of microbes (smallest to largest)
atom
fullerene molecule
lipids
protein
poliovirus
flu virus
smallpox virus
mitochondria & bacteria
red blood cell
animal & plant cell
pollen & human egg
frog egg
10 µm -100 µm
eukaryotic microorganisms
1 µm -10 µm
bacteria and archaea
measured in nanometers
viruses
provides some of the most accessible research tools for probing the nature of life processes
basic biological science
deals with many important practical problems in medicine, agriculture, and industry
biotechnology (genetic engineering + industrial microbiology)
applied biological science
ubiquitous in nature
affect the environment and has a great effect on other life forms like human beings, plants, and animals in several ways.
microorganisms
a means by which microorganisms can be grouped together
microbial taxonomy
the science of biological classification
taxonomy
study of bacteria
bacteriology
study of algae
phycology/algology
study of fungi
mycology
study of protozoa
protozoology