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This study guide covers the foundational concepts of Microbiology for Biology 210, Module 1. It provides detailed characteristics of various microorganisms—including Bacteria, Archaea, Protozoa, Fungi, Helminths, Viruses, and Algae—alongside their classification and key differences. The guide also outlines the historical milestones of the field, specifically focusing on the rejection of spontaneous generation in favor of biogenesis, the contributions of pioneers like Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch, and the application of Koch's Postulates in identifying pathogens. Ideal for exam preparation, it includes key terminology such as pasteurization, restriction enzymes, and PCR techniques."

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BIOLOGY 210 MODULE 1 STUDY GUIDE
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What is a microorganisms and some examples? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Living organisms that are too
small to be seen without magnification. Ex: Bacteria, Archaea, Protozoa, Fungi, Helminths, Viruses
and Algae

Main characteristics of Bacteria - CORRECT ANSWERS --Prokaryotic

-Peptidoglycan cell wall

-Unicellular

-Reproduce asexually

-Circular DNA

-Autotrophic/heterotrophic

Main characteristics of Archaea - CORRECT ANSWERS --Prokaryotic

-Pseudomurein cell wall

-Unicellular

-Reproduces asexually

-Extremeophiles

Thermophiles(heat)

Halophiles(salt)

Methanogens(produce methane)

Main characteristics of Protozoa - CORRECT ANSWERS --Eukaryotic

-Lack cell walls

-Heterotrophic

-Unicellular

-Reproduces sexually/asexually

, -Moves by: Pseudopods, flagella, cilia and non-motile

Main characteristics of Fungi - CORRECT ANSWERS --Eukaryotic

-Chitin cell wall

-Heterotrophic(saprobes)

-Unicellular/multicellular

-Reproduces sexually/asexually

-Linear DNA

Main characteristics of Helminths - CORRECT ANSWERS -WORMS

-No cell wall

-Heterotrophic

-Reproduces sexually/asexually

-Microscopic stages

Main characteristics of Viruses - CORRECT ANSWERS --Acellular(non-living)

-Obligate intracellular parasites

-DNA or RNA

-Enveloped or naked

-Protein coat(capsid)

Main characteristics of Algae - CORRECT ANSWERS --Eukaryotic

-Cellulose cell wall

-Autotrophic

-Unicellular/multicellular

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