Microbial Physiology Exam 1

Branch of microbiology that focuses on studying the internal and external structure, function and metabolism, of microorganisms.

Microbial Physiology

Branch of microbiology that focuses on studying the internal and external structure, function and metabolism, of microorganisms.

Microorganisms

Organisms that are too small to be seen with the unaided eye.

• includes bacteria, fungi, protozoa, microscopic algae, and viruses

Bacteria

• Free living cells that can live inside or outside the body

• Can produce their own energy and reproduce on their own

• Antibiotics can be used to treat bacteria infections

Viruses

• Only “active” within host cells which they need to produce

• Antibiotics can not kill viruses

Pathogenic

• disease producing

• generate oxygen by photosynthesis

• produce fermented foods

Microbiome