August 21 Flashcards

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Microbiology

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the study of microbes

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Two main themes

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  1. Life processes
  2. Affects on humans
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Characteristics of Living Things

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  1. Metabolism
  2. Regeneration (repair and replace parts)
  3. Reproduction (microbial growth)
  4. Differentiation (produce new structures/ substances)
  5. Communication
  6. Movement
  7. Evolution
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4
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Microbial population

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Groups of the same species

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5
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Microbial community

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multiple species

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6
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Microbial ecology

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Microbes in their habitat

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7
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Microbial abundance

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controlled by resources, nutrients, abiotic (pH, pressure, temp, O2 levels)

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