Microbiology Fundamentals - A Clinical Approach - Chapter 4
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1. Chloroplasts: An organelle containing chlorophyll that is found in photosynthetic eukaryotes.
2. Cyst: The resistant, dormant but infectious form of protozoa. Can be important in spread of infectious agents such
as "Entamoeba histolytica" and "Giardia lamblia."
3. Dimorphic: In mycology, the tendency of some pathogens to alter their growth form from mold to yeast in
response to rising temperature.
4. Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): An intracellular network of flattened sacs or tubules with or without
ribosomes on their surfaces.
5. Golgi Apparatus: An organelle of eukaryotes that participates in packaging and secretion of molecules.
6. Hyphae: The tubular threads that make up filamentous fungi (molds). This web of branched and intertwining
fibers is called mycelium..
7. Lysosome: A cytoplasmic organelle containing lysozyme and other hydrolytic enzymes.
8. Mitochondria: A double-membrane organelle of eukaryotes that is the main site for aerobic respiration.
9. Mycoses: Any disease caused by a fungus.
10. Nucleus: A compact sphere that is the most prominent organelle of eukaryotic cells. The nucleus directs all
activities that occur within the cell and also contains the cell's genetic material.
11. Parasites: Organisms that live on or within another organism (the host) from which it obtains nutrients and
enjoys protection. The parasite produces some degree of harm in the host.
12. Saprobes: Microbes that decompose organic remains from dead organisms. Also known as a saprophyte or
saprotroph.
13. Spores: A differentiated, specialized cell form that can be used for dissemination, for survival in times of adverse,
and/or for reproduction. Spores are usually unicellular and may develop into gametes or vegetative organisms.
14. Trophozoite: A vegetative protozoan (feeding form) as opposed to a resting (cyst) form.
15. Vacuoles: In the cell, membrane-bounded sacs containing fluids or solid particles to be digested, excreted, or
stored.
16. Yeasts: Microscopic fungi. Distinguished by its round to oval shape and by its mode of asexual reproduction.
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1. Chloroplasts: An organelle containing chlorophyll that is found in photosynthetic eukaryotes.
2. Cyst: The resistant, dormant but infectious form of protozoa. Can be important in spread of infectious agents such
as "Entamoeba histolytica" and "Giardia lamblia."
3. Dimorphic: In mycology, the tendency of some pathogens to alter their growth form from mold to yeast in
response to rising temperature.
4. Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): An intracellular network of flattened sacs or tubules with or without
ribosomes on their surfaces.
5. Golgi Apparatus: An organelle of eukaryotes that participates in packaging and secretion of molecules.
6. Hyphae: The tubular threads that make up filamentous fungi (molds). This web of branched and intertwining
fibers is called mycelium..
7. Lysosome: A cytoplasmic organelle containing lysozyme and other hydrolytic enzymes.
8. Mitochondria: A double-membrane organelle of eukaryotes that is the main site for aerobic respiration.
9. Mycoses: Any disease caused by a fungus.
10. Nucleus: A compact sphere that is the most prominent organelle of eukaryotic cells. The nucleus directs all
activities that occur within the cell and also contains the cell's genetic material.
11. Parasites: Organisms that live on or within another organism (the host) from which it obtains nutrients and
enjoys protection. The parasite produces some degree of harm in the host.
12. Saprobes: Microbes that decompose organic remains from dead organisms. Also known as a saprophyte or
saprotroph.
13. Spores: A differentiated, specialized cell form that can be used for dissemination, for survival in times of adverse,
and/or for reproduction. Spores are usually unicellular and may develop into gametes or vegetative organisms.
14. Trophozoite: A vegetative protozoan (feeding form) as opposed to a resting (cyst) form.
15. Vacuoles: In the cell, membrane-bounded sacs containing fluids or solid particles to be digested, excreted, or
stored.
16. Yeasts: Microscopic fungi. Distinguished by its round to oval shape and by its mode of asexual reproduction.
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