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Microbiology Study Guide: Cell Structure, Microscopy, and Microbial Growth

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Introduction to Microscopes

Magnification, Resolution, & Contrast

Introduction to Light Microscopy

Light Microscopy: Bright-Field Microscopes

Light Microscopes that Increase Contrast

Introduction to Bacteria

Bacterial Cell Morphology & Arrangements

Overview of Prokaryotic Cell Structure

Introduction to Bacterial Cell Walls

Gram Stain

Gram-Positive vs. Gram-Negative Cell Walls

The Glycocalyx: Capsules & Slime Layers

Pili

Fimbriae & Hami

Introduction to Prokaryotic Flagella

Prokaryotic Flagellar Movement

Binary Fission

Cell Inclusions

Endospores

Sporulation

Germination

Growing a Pure Culture

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

Introduction to Cultivating Microbial Growth

Types of Solid Culture Media

Plating Methods

Measuring Growth by Plate Counts