overview of microbio

Question 1

• study of microbes, or microorganisms
• unable to be viewed with the naked eye (require microscope)

Answer 1

microbiology

Question 2

origin of all life; most recent common ancestor

Answer 2

LUCA

Question 3

where are microbes found?

Answer 3

body, land, sea, air

Question 4

functions of microbes (6)

Answer 4

1) decompose organic waste
2) producers in the ecosystem by photosynthesis
3) produce industrial chemicals
4) produce fermented foods
5) aid in digestion
6) cause disease

Question 5

decompose organic waste

Answer 5

bacteria & fungi

Question 6

are producers in the ecosystem by photosynthesis

Answer 6

bacteria & algae

Question 7

produce industrial chemicals such as ethyl alcohol and acetone

Answer 7

bacteria & yeast

Question 8

produce fermented foods such as vinegar, cheese, and bread

Answer 8

yeast, bacteria, and/or other fungi

Question 9

cause disease

Answer 9

bacteria, viruses, yeast, fungi

Question 10

collection of all microbes in/on our body

Answer 10

microbiome

Question 11

where microbiome is found

Answer 11

skin, mouth, large intestine, brain, lungs

Question 12

• mother of microbiome research
• studied anaerobic bacteria living in the human gut
• president of ASM (postal worker education)

Answer 12

abigail salyers

Question 13

why is the study of microbiology important for healthcare?

Answer 13

• microorganisms can cause disease
• associated with changes in gut microbiome
• diseases have impacted us greatly during history

Question 14

why is the study of microbiology important to nutrition?

Answer 14

• food safety, handling, storage
• digestion, mental health, skin