Microbiology and Food Flashcards by mai galvin | Brainscape

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Microbiology definition

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The study of micro organisms

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Classification of microorganisms

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Fungi
Bacteria
Viruses

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Parasite

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Feeds on another organism

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Saprophyte

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Feeds on dead organic matter

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Psychrophile

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Thrive at low temperatures -5°C and 20°C

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Mesophiles

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Thrive between 20-45°C

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Thermophile

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45-75°C

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Aerobic

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Require oxygen

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Anaerobic

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Doesn’t need oxygen

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Facultative

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With or without oxygen

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Unicellular

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One cell

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Multicellular

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Many cells

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Pathogens

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Cause disease

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Non pathogens

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Don’t cause disease

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