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Microbiology: Terms and Definitions for TERM 1, Quizzes of Personal Health

Definitions for key microbiology terms and concepts covered in term 1, including microorganisms, binary fission, sporulation, molds, yeasts, and influential factors of microbial growth.

Typology: Quizzes

2016/2017

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TERM 1
Microorganisms
DEFINITION 1
These cause the most food spoilage
TERM 2
Binary Fission
DEFINITION 2
The major method of bacterial reproduction is
TERM 3
Sporulation
DEFINITION 3
The process of forming the endospore
TERM 4
Molds
DEFINITION 4
Lacking chlorophyll and other pigments, these ____________
secrete digestive enzymes into their environment.
TERM 5
Yeasts
DEFINITION 5
Single celled microorganisms that are spherical or ovoid in
shape.
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TERM 1

Microorganisms

DEFINITION 1

These cause the most food spoilage

TERM 2

Binary Fission

DEFINITION 2

The major method of bacterial reproduction is

TERM 3

Sporulation

DEFINITION 3

The process of forming the endospore

TERM 4

Molds

DEFINITION 4

Lacking chlorophyll and other pigments, these ____________

secrete digestive enzymes into their environment.

TERM 5

Yeasts

DEFINITION 5

Single celled microorganisms that are spherical or ovoid in

shape.

TERM 6

Influential factors of microbial growth

DEFINITION 6

Food, Acid, Time, Temperature, Oxygen, and Moisture