Module 2 Overview - MCB2010 MICROBIOLOGY ONLINE 716631.pdf...

Module 2
Bacterial Growth Requirements and
Metabolism
Introduc)on
Module Speci1c Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Upon comple)on of this module, the student will be able to:
Explain the diCerences between ionic, covalent, and hydrogen bonding with
examples of each.
1
Explain the importance of pH and buCer systems as they relate to
microorganisms.
2
Describe the four classes of organic compounds: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins,
and nucleic acids.
3
De1ne the following terms: pure culture, isola)on, colony, agar, broth, and
medium.
4
Explain the importance of pure culture techniques in the 1eld of microbiology.
5
Explain the process of cell division as it occurs in bacteria.
6
Discuss the nutri)onal requirements of living organisms and explain how these
requirements are used to group diCerent nutri)onal types of bacteria.
7
Explain and list the physical condi)ons required for bacterial growth.
8
Describe the diCerences between de1ned and enriched media.
9

Discuss the four stages of bacterial growth as illustrated by the phases of a
growth curve.
Discuss bacteriological media in terms of variety, prepara)on, and applica)on.
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