Cell Biology
What is cell biology?
The study of cells
What is microbiology?
The study of microorganisms and the effect of living things
When was the first antibiotic discovered?
1928
Who discovered the first antibiotic?
Alexander Flemming
Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya
What are the two types of cells?
Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
Under a microscope
When did archaea become a separate domain?
1970s
Who named the cells?
Robert Hooke
What are two types of prokaryotes?
Archaea and Eubacteria
What do eukaryotic cells have that prokaryotic cells do not have?
nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
Where do archaea live?
In very harsh conditions: human digestive system, deep oceanic volcanic vents, and salt lakes
When did Davarne and Rayer discover B. anthracis?
1850-1860s
Who created the Koch postulates?
Robert Koch
What kingdoms are Eukarya divided into?
Protista
Fungi
Plantae
Animalia
What are the three diseases that changed the course of history?
Malaria
Anthrax
Plague
Who detected minuscule organisms?
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
When did Leeuwenhoek discover bacteria?
1676
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
What are the model systems used for?
They are used for investigating new organisms or biological systems.
Which structures are found in all types of living cells?
Cell membrane, Cytoplasm, Ribosomes, and DNA
What did Antonie van Leeuwenhoek call bacteria and protozoa under the microscope?
Animalcules
When did they isolate human embryonic stem cells?
1998
Who isolated human embryonic stem cells?
James Thomson
What are the Koch postulates?
1. The microorganism must be found in the abundance in organisms suffering from diseases
2. Microorganisms must be isolated from a diseased organism
3. The cultured microorganism should cause disease
4. Microorganism must be reisolated from the diseased host