Here are some key concepts and terms that may be useful for a microbiology test cheat
sheet:
●Bacteria: single-celled organisms that can be found in a variety of environments.
●Gram staining: a laboratory technique used to differentiate between two types of
bacteria - Gram-positive and Gram-negative.
●Viruses: non-living infectious agents that require a host cell to replicate.
●Fungi: a group of eukaryotic organisms that can be unicellular or multicellular and
are found in a variety of environments.
●Protozoa: unicellular eukaryotic organisms that can be free-living or parasitic.
●Antibiotics: drugs that are used to treat bacterial infections.
●Antivirals: drugs that are used to treat viral infections.
●Antifungals: drugs that are used to treat fungal infections.
●Immunology: the study of the immune system and its functions.
●Pathogenicity: the ability of a microorganism to cause disease.
●Transmission: the means by which microorganisms are spread from one host to
another.
●Sterilization: the process of killing or removing all microorganisms from a surface or
object.
●Disinfection: the process of reducing the number of microorganisms on a surface or
object.
●Vaccines: preparations that stimulate the immune system to protect against specific
infectious agents.
●Epidemiology: the study of the patterns, causes, and effects of infectious diseases
in populations.
●Microbial ecology: the study of microorganisms and their interactions with the
environment.
●Biochemistry: the study of chemical processes within and relating to living
organisms.
●Microbial genetics: the study of the genetics of microorganisms, including their
gene expression and regulation.
●Microbial physiology: the study of the metabolic and physiological processes of
microorganisms.
●Microscopy: the use of microscopes to observe and study microorganisms.
Remember to also review important concepts related to laboratory techniques, microbial
growth, and microbial identification methods. Good luck on your microbiology test!
