Intro into Micro.
A scientist who studies microorganisms is a
microbiologist
Who was the Father or Microbiology
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
Inanimate objects/materials that can spread a disease.
fomite
A single celled microorganism
Prokaryotes
A tool used for answering questions, disproving hypothesis’s, and only used for the physical and natural world.
Science
what are known as “full-time bad guys” and are harmful
pathogens
What was the first vaccine developed for
Smallpox
and infection acquired in a healthcare facility is a…
nosocomial infection
Transfer of genetic material through cell-to-cell contact
conjugation
Being influenced by interests, feelings, and biases
Subjective
bacteria that is normally in, on, and around the body is
normal flora
Alexander Fleming discovered what on accident
Penicillin
A material potentially contaminated with microorganisms
biohazard
DNA is typically found in the nucleus of a eukaryote. Where is the DNA found in a prokaryote?
In the nucleiod
What must you do to ensure results are accurate
Quality control
and infection acquired in a healthcare facility is a…
nosocomial infection
Edward Jenner is known for
creating the first vaccine
Founded in Atlanta, Georgia on July 1, 1946, it helps develop and apply disease prevention and control.
CDC - Center of Disease Control
Multi-celled microorganism
Eukaryotes
Not being influenced by feelings or biases
Objective
an organism that cannot be seen without the help of a microscope is called a
microorganism
The worlds second vaccine was against
Rabies
OSHA is there to ensure safety for workers by setting and enforcing standards. What does OSHA stand for
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
the prefix “eu” means
true
A condition of being free from germs from infection, and ent form of life
asepsis