Test Bank For Microbiology Practical Applications and Infection Prevention, 1st Edition by Colbert

Test Bank For Microbiology Practical Applications and Infection Prevention, 1st Edition by Colbert

1. microbiome: all of the microorganisms that live in a particular environment, such as a human body 2. why should we minimize the use of our dominant hand?: we use our dominant hand for most things, including using the bathroom, so you are more likely to spread and pick up harmful microorganisms with that hand 3. why is it important to think of things like which hand you're using and how many people have touched a shared pen as a future medical professional?- : when working with sick patients, healthcare workers are more likely to transmit harmful microorganisms to others if they are not mindful of the things they are coming into contact with 4. SLO 1A: describe several ways in which microbes affect our lives 5. SLO 1B: recognize the current system of classification and scientific nomencla- ture that uses two names: a Genus and a specific epithet 6. SLO 1C: differentiate the major characteristics of each group of microorganisms including from classification 7. SLO 1D: understand contributions made by key scientists 8. SLO 1E: understand contributions made by bacteria 9. SLO 1F: understanding concepts of normal microbiota, resistance, biofilms, and emerging infectious disease 10. why is "germ" not an accurate term to use when referring to pathogenic microorganisms?: germ refers to any rapidly growing cell; microorganism or mi- crobe is more appropriate 11. there are only a few pathogenic microorganisms. what percentage of mi- croorganisms cause disease?: 3-5% 12. what are some functions of the other 95-97% of microbes?: - decompose organic waste -support the ecosystem by photosynthesis - produce industrial chemicals such as Ethanol and Acetone -produce fermented foods such as vinegar, cheese, and bread -produce products used in manufacturing and disease treatment (cellulase, insulin) 13. what bacteria produces blue dye?: E. coli 14. what bacteria is responsible for stonewashing?: Trichoderma 15. what bacteria is responsible for turning cotton white?: Gluconacetobacter 16. what bacteria is responsible for debleaching?: Mushroom peroxide 17. what bacteria produces plastic?: Bacterial polyhydroxyalkanoate 18. a product can be made that is almost identical to styrofoam, but it's made out of mycelia (mushrooms). what implications does this have in terms of the environment?: this product breaks down in around three months, which is a lot faster than actual styrofoam. if it replaced styrofoam, it would allow shipping to be carried out as normal with minimal negative environmental impact.