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Biotech Ch3a

Biotech Essentials

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The scientific study of microscopic organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi microbiology
Organisms whose cells contain a membrane-bound nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Includes animals, plants, fungi Eukaryotic
Organisms whose cells lack a membrane-bound nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Includes bacteria and archaea Prokaryotic
A living organism too small to be seen with the naked eye, requiring a microscope for observation Microorganism
DNA molecules formed by combining genetic material from multiple sources, typically through laboratory techniques Recombinant DNA
A protein produced by cells whose DNA has been altered through recombinant DNA technology to express a specific gene Recombinant protein
Single-celled prokaryotic organisms that are genetically distinct from bacteria, often found in extreme environments Archaea
Single-celled prokaryotic organisms with peptidoglycan cell walls, found in diverse environments Bacteria
The domain containing all eukaryotic organisms, including, fungi, plants, and animals. Eukarya
Organisms or biological systems used extensively in research to understand fundamental biological processes that apply to other organisms Model Systems
German physician who established the scientific basis for identifying disease-causing microorganisms Robert Koch
Four criteria designed to establish a causal relationship between a microorganism and a disease Koch's Postulates
British scientist who discovered penicillin, the first widely used antibiotic Alexander Fleming
French scientist who developed pasteurization and disproved spontaneous generation, founding modern microbiology Louis Pasteur
World Health Organization; an international agency that coordinates global public health efforts. WHO
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