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Alpha hemolytic refers to
Alpha hemolytic refers to bacteria that partially
bacteria that produce a lyse red blood cells,
3 4
clear zone surrounded producing a greenish
by a green ring. discoloration on blood
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What is microbiology? The study of microbes, which are
microorganisms or very small organisms
that must be viewed with a microscope.


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What are the fields of study Virology (study of viruses), bacteriology
in microbiology? (study of bacteria), protozoology (study
of protozoa), phycology (study of
algae), mycology (study of fungi).


What are the four major Helical, spherical, polyhedral, and
shapes/forms of viruses? complex.


Who was the Father of Louis Pasteur.
Microbiology?


What are Koch's Postulates? A series of criteria used to establish a
causative relationship between a
microbe and a disease.




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What is the difference Signs are observable indicators of
between signs and disease (e.g., fever), while symptoms are
symptoms? subjective experiences reported by the
patient (e.g., pain).


What does TORCH stand for? Toxoplasmosis, Other (syphilis, varicella,
parvovirus B19), Rubella,
Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes simplex
virus; it is used to screen for infections
that can affect a fetus.


What is the difference Innate immunity is non-specific and
between innate and adaptive immediate, while adaptive immunity is
immunity? specific and develops over time.


What is a fomite? An inanimate object that can carry
infectious agents and transmit disease.

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