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microbiology week 1 for dental student

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Worksheet # 1 Introduction to Microbiology

Reminder: Complete the readings before completing this worksheet


FILL IN THE BLANKS

1. Diversity
 There are __million_____ of types of microbes
 They vary in _____structures_______________ and activity

2. Distribution
 Microbes are ____universally_____________ present except in a prepared environment
 i.e. Prepared Environment =
__________hospitals,dental,lab_________________________
 Location of microbes = ________everywhere, outer and inside body_________!!!

Bacteria
 Study of bacteria = _____bacteriology______________
 Primitive, _single__________– celled organisms
 Grow in a variety of environments
 Lack a true _nucleus_______ and most organelles

Viruses
 Study of viruses = ____virology________
 Extremely small infectious agents
 Can ____multiply (reproductive)________ ONLY within living cells

Fungi
 Study of fungi = _______Mycology_______
 Includes single-celled yeasts and multicellular molds
 Nongreen, ___plantlike_________ organisms

Protozoa
 Study of protozoa = _Protozoology__________
 ___single_____- cell
 Animal- like organisms

BIO4335 Activity 1 Introduction to Microbiology


COMPETE THE FOLLOWING SECTION WITH THE APPROPRIATE TERM
List the five groups of microorganisms:
_______Bacteria________ = single celled organism that grow in a variety of environments
______Protozoa_________ = single-celled animals
________Fungi_______ = a group that includes molds, and yeast
______Virus_________ = very small infectious agents that can only multiple within a host

TRUE OR FALSE
– please correct the answer if it is false!

A. Fungi are larger than bacteria T F

B. Single-celled fungi are known as molds T F

C. All fungi are pathogenic T F

D. Bacteria & fungi both grow best in moist/dark places T F

E. Most microorganisms are very harmful to humans and the environment T F

FILL IN THE BLANKS

A. Diseases caused by fungi are known as ______________________ infections

B. One yeast-like fungus that may infect a host when it is weakened is known as ___________

C. The inhalation of fungal spores contained in dust particles may cause a disease known as
__________________________________

TRUE OR FALSE
Protozoa: please correct the answer if it is false!

A. Protozoa are larger than bacteria T F

B. Protozoa are multi-celled organisms T F

C. Protozoa and bacteria may be described as animal-like T F

BIO4335 Activity 1 Introduction to Microbiology


FILL IN THE BLANKS

A. Protozoa that cannot propel themselves are classified as ________sessile_______

B. Protozoa that are covered with tiny hairs that help propel themselves are known as
__________________cilliate____________

C. Protozoa that can propel itself by extending part of its cell and then moving toward the
extension are known as ______amoeba_________________

D. Protozoa that can propel themselves by using a long whip-like tail (Flagella) are known as
_______f__________________

BIO4335 Activity 1 Introduction to Microbiology

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