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Lab Exam #1 Review: Core Concepts in Microbiology

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Osmosis

Enzymes

Microbial Growth Curves in a Closed System

Temperature Requirements for Microbial Growth

Oxygen Requirements for Microbial Growth

pH Requirements for Microbial Growth

Osmolarity Factors for Microbial Growth

Selective Media

Differential Media

Complex Media

Chemically Defined Media

Enrichment Media

Gram Stain

Introduction to Staining

Introduction to Microscopes

Magnification, Resolution, & Contrast

Cell Envelope & Biological Membranes

Gram-Positive Cell Walls

Gram-Negative Cell Walls

The Glycocalyx: Capsules & Slime Layers

Endospores

Sporulation

Germination

Introduction to Immunity

Antigens

Antibodies

Introduction to Cultivating Microbial Growth

Plating Methods

Introduction to Controlling Microbial Growth

Chemical Gases: Ethylene Oxide, Ozone, & Formaldehyde

Inhibitors of Cell Wall Synthesis: Beta-lactam & Penicillin