Exam 1: Microorganisms and Microbiology

Explain how you would use Robert Koch's postulates to determine that Streptococcus pyogenes is the causative agent of streptococcal pharyngitis ("strep throat").

Microbial biochemistry involves the discovery of________ and the________ .

An ecosystem could be defined as _________ along with their _________ .

Compare and contrast the works of Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch in terms of both applied and basic science.

Protein catalysts involved in the acceleration of the rate of chemical reactions are called

Smallpox is a major killer in parts of the developing world.

Applied microbiology deals with important practical problems in