Microbiology Flashcards
1
Q
PASTEUR
A
GERM THEORY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Disproves SPONTANEOUS GENERATION
2
Q
KOCH’S POSTULATES
A
SINGLE MICROBE -> SPECIFIC DISEASE
CAUSE = EFFECT
3
Q
AGAR properties
A
GALACTOSE POLYSACCHARIDE
INERT
MELTS at 98C
SOLIDIFIES at 45C
4
Q
HAEMOLYSIS
A
BLOOD AGAR - bacteria present
5
Q
MANNITOL FERMENTATION
9+) result
A
YELLOW - distinguish pathogenic Staphylococcus aureus from non-pathogenic staphylococci
6
Q
State the 7 characteristics of living things
MRS GREN
A
Movement, respiration, sensitivity
growth, reproduction, excretion, nutrition
7
Q
Compare the membrane structure of EUKARYOTES & BACTERIA to ARCHAEA.
A
PHOPHOLIPID BILAYER
UNBRANCHED FATTY ACIDS
ESTER bonds
D-glycerol
vs
BRANCHED ISOPRENES which can form a MONOLAYER.
ETHER LINKAGES
L-glycerol
