BIO 171 Microbiology Module 1 - Module 6 Study Guides. Portage Learning

BIO 171 Microbiology Module 2. Portage Learning.Module 2.1: Metabolism - Enzymes • Most metabolic functions in cells rely on enzymes to facilitate the biochemical reactions. An enzyme is a protein, or group of proteins, that catalyze (speed up) chemical reactions. The enzyme is not consumed during...

BIO 171 Microbiology Module 3. Portage Learning.Module 3.1: Microscopy - The micrometer (µm) is one-millionth of a meter and is commonly designated at 10^-6 m - The nanometer (nm) equals 10^-9 m or one-billionth of a meter. - For perspective, the unaided eye can resolve (see clearly) objects typica...

BIO 171 Microbiology Module 4. Portage Learning.Module 4.1: Microbial Growth and Control - Growth Media • Growth media is a liquid or solid formulated to support microbial growth. The media contains essential nutrients to provide the microbe with a source of carbon/energy, which, in turn, encourag...

BIO 171 Microbiology Module 5. Portage Learning.Module 5.1: Human Pathogens - Assessing Unknown Pathogens • When an unknown biological sample arrives in the lab for assessment and further characterization, the lab must take universal precautions. This means all handlers must treat all samples, kno...

BIO 171 Microbiology Module 6. Portage Learning. Module 6.1: Viruses - Virus Composition: Size and Shape • Viruses are small, non-cellular particles that cannot replicate unless inside a living host cell. Viruses are considered obligate intracellular parasites, cannot replicate on their own. • W...