Week 1 Flashcards
What is Microbiology?
The study of microorganisms called microbes
Genetic material is NOT contained within the nucleus
Prokaryotic
Eukaryotic have genetic material where?
Within nucleus.
True or False?
Eukaryotic cells contain organelles.
True
Prokaryotic microbes include…
Bacteria
Archae
Eukaryotic Cells include…
Protozoa
Fungi
Algae
Non-Living, acellular microorganisms include…
Viruses
Prions
What are prions?
Infectious proteins
Basic microbiology is?
Study of microorganisms to understand basic biological processes
Applied microbiology is?
Using basic microbiology to answer specific questions, ex. drug development
What is a culture?
The growth of one or more species of microorganisms in lab settings
What are mixed cultures?
More then one species of microorganism is within a culture.
What is media?
Plates used to grow cultures. Can be solid or liquid.
What are liquid plates made of?
Broth
Culture technique used that uses a zig-zag pattern in 4 quadrants of the slide.
Streak Plate Technique
Type of culture often used in experiments?
Pure cultures.