microbiology exam 1 2024 updated solution

Microorganisms - ANS-Organisms that are too small to be seen with the unaided eye Germ - ANS-Rapidly growing cell Pathogenic - ANS-Disease-causing What are some good things that microbes do? - ANS-1. Decompose organic waste (Without them we'd have too much waste) 2. They are producers in the ecosystem by photosynthesis 3. They produce industrial chemicals such as ethanol and acetone 4. Produce fermented foods such as vinegar, cheese, and bread. 5. Produce products used in manufacturing and treatment (insulin) 6. Create Designer Jeans What does the knowledge of microorganisms allow humans to do? - ANS-1. Prevent food spoilage 2. Prevent disease occurrence (prevention by understanding them) 3. Led to aseptic techniques to prevent contamination in meds and in labs What are aseptic techniques? - ANS-Techniques that keeps thing sterile and avoids cross contamination to prevent spread Who established the system of scientific nomenclature? - ANS-Linnaeus Each organism has two names, what are these two names called? - ANS-The Genus and the Species (aka specific epithet) How do scientific names differ from other names? - ANS-Scientific names are italicized or underlined. Also, the genus is capitalized which the species is lower case. (Ex. E.coli) Scientific names are latinized and used worldwide and can be very descriptive or they can honor a scientist.