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MCB 2010 Midterm Study Guide: Genetics, Microbial Growth, Metabolism, Epidemiology, and Host-Microbe Interactions

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Discovering the Structure of DNA

Introduction to DNA Replication

Steps of DNA Replication

Introduction to Transcription

Steps of Transcription

Introduction to Types of RNA

Introduction to Translation

Steps of Translation

Introduction to Mutations

Horizontal Gene Transfer

Bacterial Transformation

Introduction to Conjugation

Transduction

Microbial Growth Curves in a Closed System

Temperature Requirements for Microbial Growth

Oxygen Requirements for Microbial Growth

pH Requirements for Microbial Growth

Introduction to Controlling Microbial Growth

Physical Methods to Control Microbial Growth

Chemical Methods to Control Microbial Growth

Chemical Gases: Ethylene Oxide, Ozone, & Formaldehyde

Introduction to Metabolism

Enzymes

Redox Reactions

ATP

Glycolysis

Krebs Cycle

Electron Transport Chain

Chemiosmosis

Fermentation & Anaerobic Respiration

Introduction to Epidemiology

Stages of Infectious Disease Progression

Disease Transmission

Reservoirs of Infection

Healthcare-Associated Infections

Bacterial Pathogenesis

Bacterial Pathogenesis

Introduction to Pathogenic Toxins

Exotoxins Cause Damage to the Host

Endotoxin Causes Damage to the Host

Introduction to Avoiding Host Defense Mechanisms