Study of Microorganisms Flashcards
A review of basic microbiology
1
Q
What does it mean for a microorganism to be pathogenic?
A
Harmful microorganisms that cause or spread disease
2
Q
What is the basic unit of life?
A
A cell
3
Q
What does it mean for bacteria to have a spore coat?
A
A spore coat causes the bacteria to go into a inactive/resting state. It makes the bacteria resistant to heat, drying, and chemicals. Therefore harder to kill.
4
Q
What is the prime soil of the MDRD?
A
Protein
5
Q
What are the requirements for microorganisms to survive?
A
- Food (aka soils)
- Oxygen (some but not all require this to survive)
- Moisture
- Chemical balance
- Temperature (ideally 37C)
- Darkness
6
Q
Which microorganism is susceptible to developing spore coats?
A
Bacteria
7
Q
Which microorganism cannot be treated with antibiotics?
A
Viruses
8
Q
A vial used to ensure the sterilization cycle is working by testing if bacterial spores are killed.
A
What is a biological indicator?
