BIOL2730 PATHOGENIC MICROBIOLOGY SASSANELLA CHAPTER 01 EXAM REVIEW A+ GRADE

BIOL2730 PATHOGENIC MICROBIOLOGY SASSANELLA CHAPTER 01 EXAM REVIEW A+ GRADE Scientific method - ANS-the principles and empirical processes of discovery and demonstration considered characteristic of or necessary for scientific investigation, generally involving the observation of phenomena, the formulation of a hypothesis concerning the phenomena, experimentation to demonstrate the truth or falseness of the hypothesis and a conclusion that validates or modifies the hypothesis. Hypothesis (scientific) - ANS-is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon based on previous observations and information that can be tested with sufficient controls. Microbiology - ANS-is the study of microscopic organisms Micron/micrometer - ANS-is one millionth of a meter Microliter - ANS-is one millionth of a liter Eucarya/eukaryote - ANS-A eukaryote is any organism whose cells contain a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes. Eukaryotes belong to the taxon Eukarya or Eukaryote. Procarya/prokaryote - ANS-A prokaryote is a single-celled organism that lacks a membrane-bound nucleus (karyon), mitochondria, or any other membrane-bound organelle. Binomial system of nomenclature - ANS-is the formal naming system for living things that all scientists use. It gives every species a two-part scientific name. Acellular - ANS-a lack of cell