microbiology quiz 2-11-15 Flashcards
small single celled, prokaryotic cells in kingdom monera
bacteria
engulfs things, single celled,eukaryotic cells, lives in aquatic habitats
protozoans
single or multicellular, different pigments, eukaryotic cells
algea
helminths or worms, all multi cellular, eukaryotic, causative agent that causes the disease and the animal carries it
animal
particulate and not cellular, the smallest , requires a host cell to multiply
virus
the manipulation of microorganisms to make products in an industrial setting ( a process uses farmed algae to extract a form of oil (biodiesel) to be used in place of petroleum products
biotechnology
this is an area of biotechnology that manipulates the genetics of microbes, plants, and animals for the purpose of creating new products and genetically modified organisms.
genetic engineering
the use of biological agents to remedy environmental problems. this process introduces microbes into the environment to restore stability or to clean up toxic pollutants
bioremediation
the ability of some microbes that have adopted to a non free living lifestyle
parasitism
lives in or on the body of a larger organism called the host and derives most of its sustenance from that host. their actions generally damage the host through infection and disease.
parasite
organism in which smaller organisms or viruses live, feed, and reproduce.
host
another term that can be used to specify a type of microbe that is a disease causing agent or parasite
pathogen
infectious diseases native to animals that can be transmitted to humans ( west Nile virus)
zoonoses
the bacteria, small single celled prokaryotic organisms
bacteriology
the fungi, a group of eukaryotes that includes both microscopic eukaryotes ( molds and yeasts) and larger organisms ( mushrooms, puffballs)
mycology
the protozoa, the animal-like and mostly single-celled eukaryotes
protozoology
viruses- minute, non-cellular particles that parasitize cells
virology
parasitism and parasitic organisms, traditionally including pathogenic protozoa, helminth worms, and certain insects
parasitology
simple photosynthetic eukaryotes, the algae, ranging from single-celled forms to large seaweed
phycology or Algology
morphology
the detailed structure of microorganisms
physiology
microbial function of genetic material and biochemical reactions that make up a cell’s metabolism
taxonomy
classification, naming, and identification of microorganisms. the classification off biological species, is a system used to organize all forms of life.
microbial genetic, molecular biology
the functions of genetic material and biochemical reactions that make up cell’s metabolism
microbial ecology
interrelationships between microbes and the environment, the roles of microorganisms in the nutrient cycles and natural ecosystems.
prokaryotic cells
dominated the earth’s life forms for the first 2 billion years, ancient cells that are small, simple, lack specialized internal structures to carry out their functions (organelles) they do not have a nucleus. smaller than eukaryotic cells
eukaryotic cells
developed about 1.8 billion years ago, developed a nucleus and various specialized internal structures called organelles.
organelles
a small component of eukaryotic cells that is bounded by a membrane and specialized in functions. they perform specific functions in cellular growth, maintenance, and reproduction.
ubiquitous
found everywhere in all natural habitats and most of those that have been created by humans
name the major groups of microorganisms in the study of microbiology
bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, algae, and helminiths
what makes studying microorganisms easy to study
they reproduce rapidly and can usually be grown in large numbers in the laboratory
what makes studying microorganisms hard to study
we cant observe or analyze them without special techniques, especially the use of microscopes
what do geomicrobiologists study?
the roles of microbes in the development of the earth’s crust
what do marine microbiologists study?
the study of the oceans and its smallest inhabitants
what do medical technologists do?
they do tests that help diagnose pathogenic microbes and their diseases
what do nurse epidemiologists do?
they analyze the occurrence of infectious diseases in hospitals
what do astrobiologists study?
they study the possibilities of organisms in space
which types of eukaryotes are microorganisms?
algae, protozoa, molds, and yeast
which types of eukaryotes are not microscopic and why are they considered microorganisms?
- is helminth (worms) because they can be involved in infections and may require a microscope to identify them.
- animals- arthropods such as fleas and ticks may also be carriers of infectious diseases.
what is a virus?
they are microscopic and can cause infections and disease.
they are not cells, they are small particles that exist at a level of complexity between molecules and cells.
what is an emerging disease?
they are newly identified conditions that are being reported in increasing numbers.
Gastric ulcers in known to be caused by what bacterium?
Helicobacter
Gastric ulcers in known to be caused by what bacterium?
Helicobacter
what is decomposition
it involves the breakdown of dead matter and waste into simple compounds that can be directed back into the natural cycles of living things.
Which infectious disease has been completely eliminated?
small pox
what is the light fueled conversion of co2 to organic material, accompanied by the formation of oxygen?
Photosynthesis
What are some of the reasons that account for the increase in our microbial coinhabitants?
our increased mobility and travel, especially by air. our expanding population and global food-grown practices. Our agricultural practices can unearth microbes that were lying dormant or hidden. Farmers for instance has spread the Escherichia coli bacteria by using water contaminated by cow feces to water their crops. therefor spreading it to people around the world.
what is a beneficial food product produced by a fungus?
Beer, wine, and Bread