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MICROBIOLOGY
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5/8/2017
MICROBIOLOGY
REVIEW for
EXAM #1
Exam will cover material in Bauman, Chapts. 2, 3,5, 6, 11 (partial), 12 (partial)
Basic Concepts
Chemistry of living cells (Ch. 2)
Cell structure (Ch 3)
Bacterial Taxonomy (Ch 11)
Eukaryotic taxonomy (fungi, protists) (Ch 12)
Cellular metabolism (Ch 5)
Bacterial nutrition (Ch 6)
CHEMISTRY
Know the four categories of biochemicals : carbohydrates, proteins , lipids , nucleic acids
their basic structures and composition and their functions
Know the basic concepts of pH and its relation to biochemical reactions
Know the basic concept of oxidation- reduction reactions
Describe basic enzyme function and regulatory reactions
CELL STRUCTURE (anatomy)
Know the structural differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Know the basic structure of the cell membrane
Know the structural, chemical differences between Gram positive and Gram negative
cells
Know the shapes of the bacteria discussed in class
Know the extra-cellular projections of bacterial cells and their functions
TAXONOMY
Know the taxonomic types discussed in class :
bacteria :
eubacteria, gram + and Gram –
archaea
fungi
four phyla
protists
four structural types
Explain the major differences between these four organism groups
CELLULAR METABOLISM
Know the how catabolism and anabolism are connected
Explain the various ways bacteria utilize nutrients for energy (carbohydrates, proteins and
lipids)
Explain the basic catabolic pathways
Describe how ATP is made in bacteria
Explain fermentation pathways and the reasons behind their use
Explain anaerobic respiration
Explain the concept of the metabolic pool
BACTERIAL NUTRITION
Identify the macro and micro nutrients and their roles
Describe the nutritional categories of bacteria
MICROBIOLOGY
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Describe the differences between aerobes and anaerobes and the biochemical reasons
behind them
Describe the different categories of bacteria based on temperature, pH, and osmotic
pressure.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS (may be on this test in some format)
What are the characteristics of ALL living cells?
The mushrooms called gilled mushrooms belong to which fungal Division?
Fungi showing no sexual form of reproduction belong to which Division?
The compounds responsible for regulating all biological processes are called?
Describe the differences between Gram positive and Gram negative cells
Plasma membranes are chiefly composed of what compound?
Cells lacking a membrane-bound nucleus are called?
Amino acids are the building blocks of what biochemicals?
What are some structures unique to prokaryotic cells?
The cell walls of bacteria are composed of what compound?
Explain how ATP is made from glucose
What are the four types of protists ?
Describe the life cycle of Plasmodium
Explain the difference between fermentation and anaerobic respiration