Phycology study of algae Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Phycology -study of algae Pellicle -many interlocking, proteinaceous strips spiraling around the cell inside the plasma membrane; can be flexible or rigid Lorica - a shell or case surrounding the cell; used for protection; rigid Metaboly -metabolic movement- being able to change its body shape Mixotroph - the ability of an organism to utilize both organic and inorganic carbon sources -photosynthetic forms can ingest or absorb food Why do we study algae in a botany class? historically, consi...

What is microbiology? - ANSWER-- The study of organisms too small to be seen without magnification (microbes) - studies the effects of microorganisms on human beings, remains the most well-known branch of microbiology. Sub-classifications of microbiology - ANSWER-́Bacteria (Bacteriology) ́Viruses (Virology) ́Fungi (Mycology) ́Protozoa (Protozoology) ́Algae (Phycology) ́Helminths; worms (Parasitology) Parasite specialists - ANSWER-examines leaf litter for the presence of black-le...

Two themes of microbiology correct answers 1. Basic: cellular processes 2. Applied: practical problems in g health and industry List of microorganisms correct answers Bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae, viruses Bacteria correct answers single-celled organisms, prokaryotes ie. Pneumoniae shapes of bacteria correct answers cocci, bacilli, spirilla Algae correct answers eukaryotic, single-celled. Not a common cause of disease in humansFresh water marine environments. ie. micrasterius ...

Bacteria - ANSWER-Prokaryote. All are microbes. Has a cell wall made up of Eubacteria peptidoglycan. Absorb nutrition. Reproduce by binary fission. Unicellular. Commonly found in biofilms. Algae - ANSWER-Unicellular, some are multicellular. Reproduce asexually and sexually. Nutrition by photosynthesis. Cell wall made of cellulose. Fungi - ANSWER-Some are unicellular, some are multicellular. Nonmotile. Reproduce by asexual and sexual reproduction. Cell wall made of chitin. Fungi digest outs...

What is microbiology? - ANSWER-- The study of organisms too small to be seen without magnification (microbes) - studies the effects of microorganisms on human beings, remains the most well-known branch of microbiology. Sub-classifications of microbiology - ANSWER-́Bacteria (Bacteriology) ́Viruses (Virology) ́Fungi (Mycology) ́Protozoa (Protozoology) ́Algae (Phycology) ́Helminths; worms (Parasitology) Parasite specialists - ANSWER-examines leaf litter for the presence of black-le...

MICROBIOLOGY EXAM 1 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% microbiology - correct answer study of microscopic organisms bacteria - correct answer simple, single cell bacteriology fungi - correct answer single and multi cell forms yeast (single cell), filamentous molds, complex fungi (mushrooms) mycology protists - correct answer single cell, some mutlicellular algae, protozoans (amoebas), slime molds protozoology viruses - correct answer acellular, intracellular parasites virology ...

What is microbiology? - ANSWER-- The study of organisms too small to be seen without magnification (microbes) - studies the effects of microorganisms on human beings, remains the most well-known branch of microbiology. Sub-classifications of microbiology - ANSWER-́Bacteria (Bacteriology) ́Viruses (Virology) ́Fungi (Mycology) ́Protozoa (Protozoology) ́Algae (Phycology) ́Helminths; worms (Parasitology) Parasite specialists - ANSWER-examines leaf litter for the presence of black-le...

Microbiology - Specialized area of biology that deals with organisms ordinarily too small to be seen without magnification. Microorganisms - A living thing ordinarily too small to be seen without magnification. Classification - Orderly arrangement of organisms into groups. Nomenclature - System of assigning names. Binomial nomenclature - Two-name system of naming organisms (Latin, Greek). Two names: Genus, species. It's always underlined or italicized. Genus first let...

Microbiology Question and answers 100% correct Microbiology - correct answer Study of organisms that are not seen by the naked eye CLASSIFICATION - correct answer Prokaryotic- Bacteria Eukaryotic-Fungi,protozoa,algae BRANCHES OF MICROBIOLOGY - correct answer Bacteriology - study of bacteria Phycology - study of algae Mycology - study of fungi Virology- Study of virus Parasitology - study of parasites Imuunology - study of immune response Protozoology-study of protozoa PION...

MICROBIOLOGY EXAM 1 (CHAPTERS 1, 3-5) WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% Microbiology - correct answer Specialized area of biology that deals with organisms ordinarily too small to be seen without magnification. Microorganisms - correct answer A living thing ordinarily too small to be seen without magnification. Classification - correct answer Orderly arrangement of organisms into groups. Nomenclature - correct answer System of assigning names. Binomial nomenclature - correct answer Tw...