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Microbiology Study Guide: Chapters 5, 6, and 7 – Step-by-Step Guidance

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Introduction to Energy

ATP

Enzymes

Enzyme Inhibition

Redox Reactions

Types of Phosphorylation

Introduction to Metabolism

Glycolysis

Entner-Doudoroff Pathway

Pentose-Phosphate Pathway

Krebs Cycle

Electron Transport Chain

Chemiosmosis

Fermentation & Anaerobic Respiration

Introduction to Photosynthesis

Prokaryotic Photosynthesis

Biofilms

Temperature Requirements for Microbial Growth

pH Requirements for Microbial Growth

Osmolarity Factors for Microbial Growth

Oxygen Requirements for Microbial Growth

Introduction to Cultivating Microbial Growth

Types of Solid Culture Media

Selective Media

Differential Media

Enrichment Media

Growing a Pure Culture

Microbial Growth Curves in a Closed System

Binary Fission

Generation Times

Measuring Growth by Plate Counts

Measuring Growth by Direct Cell Counts

Measuring Growth by Biomass

Introduction to Controlling Microbial Growth

Selecting a Method to Control Microbial Growth

Physical Methods to Control Microbial Growth

Chemical Methods to Control Microbial Growth

Chemicals Used to Control Microbial Growth

Liquid Chemicals: Alcohols, Aldehydes, & Biguanides

Liquid Chemicals: Halogens

Liquid Chemicals: Surface-Active Agents

Chemical Gases: Ethylene Oxide, Ozone, & Formaldehyde