Chapter 1 Flashcards
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definition of Microbiology is ?
study of microorganism
microorganism mean
microscopic organisms that vary in term of shape,size,structure and importance.
The various categories of microorganisms include?
bacteria ,protozoa,algea and Fungi
Where we can found the microorganisms in our body ?
skin mucous membrane, nose throat gastrointestinal tract (GIT) vagina
True or false
Microorganisms are ubiquitous and the majority are harmful
False
It’s harmless
True or false
Microorganisms can live inside your body and can’t live out side
False
Microorganisms can live inside or outside your body
Full the gap
(Germs) generally can be divided into(1)…… group based on (2)…….. to
(1) -3 group
(2) -cell type
What is the Types of organisms?
Eukaryotic organisms:
1/This group of organisms have a complex cellular structure similar to human
and animals.
2/includes fungi and parasite.
3/having a nucleus and mitochondria
4/capable of independent life
#Prokaryotic organisms: 1/Those organisms are unicellular 2/not having an organised nucleus. 3/usually capable of independent life 4/such as bacteria
1/Those organisms simply have either DNA or RNA with other components such as protein.
2/Can’t capable of independent life
3/viruses are not typically considered organisms because they are incapable of autonomous reproduction growth or metabolism.
viruses are not typically considered organisms why ?
because they are incapable of autonomous reproduction growth or metabolism.
Definition of General Microbiology?
the study and classification of microorganisms and how they function
Definition of Medical microbiology?
the study of microorganisms that cause disease
Definition of Infection:
invasion of the host (our bodies) by microorganisms. Infection can be either asymptomatic or symptomatic
what the difference between Endogenous source and Exogenous source?
Endogenous source: microorganisms that originate from patient’s flora. organisms and live in the human body (skin, mouth and intestine) without causing harm to the human body
Exogenous source: microorganisms can be transmitted from other patients, animal, contaminate object, foo or water.
Definition of Opportunistic pathogen:
microorganisms that are not usually causing infection. However, it can be life-threatening if the patient is immune-compromised
Definition of Colonisation?
the presenc of bacteria at an expected site e.g large intestine and skin
What do we mean by Pathogen?
microbes that cause harm to our bodies e.g. tissue damage
What do we mean by Microbial genetics?
the study of structure and function of microbial DNA
Veterinary microbiology is ?
study of how to prevent spread and
control of infectious disease among animals
Agricultural microbiology mean ?
studies of different microorganisms that are both harmful and or beneficial in soil formation and fertility.
Sanitary microbiology mean ?
this includes processing and disposal of garbage and sewage waste as well as purification and processing of water supply
All living cell divided into two groups Are?
eukaryotic and prokaryotic.
Mention the Eukaryotic cell types?
Animals,plants, fungi, protozoans, and algae
Mention the Prokaryotic cell types?
bacteria & blue green algae
True or false
Eukaryotic cells are much smaller (microns) and simpler than Prokaryotic
cells()
False
Prokaryotic cell consists of fluid cytoplasm which is surrounded by thin, elastic and semipermeable————
Cytoplasmic membrane