Micro Exam 1- Chapters 1-4
What is a microorganism?
How do humans use microorganisms?
Prokaryotes vs eukaryotes
know the differences and characteristics of each
What is a virus? (know characteristics, reproduction)
How are microorganisms measured?
how do they differ in size?
Define scientific classifications (know classification).
most inclusive to least inclusive
Know scientists and what they are known for
Define evolutionKnow laboratory medium-composition, physical forms, types (selective, differential etc)
Types of stains
When and why used
Gram stain
Know what occurs at each step. Why the different stains occur
Gram negative and gram-positive examples
All cell components and functions
Flagella motility types
Bacterial shapes,
Vegetative cells vs endospores define endospores
When and why they occur
What makes the cell wall unique how do antibiotics affect the cell wall
Where do you see LPS what does it cause
Fungi types reproduction and characteristics
Helminths types life cycle, how do they affect humans.
Protozoa- examples types characteristics.
Archea- characteristics
Hospital acquired disease why are they dangerous
Natures assembly line
Define biofilm
Where can you find.
Mycoplasma why are they different, walking pneumonia
Pleomorphic bacteria.
Macromolecules types and examples
This is just a guideline and does not guarantee what will be on the test. Thank you