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Term
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek
Definition
Dutch (1623-1723) first microscopes. Viewed "beasties"- microbes.

He was able to view bacteria, archea, fungi, algae, single-celled protozoa, and small multi-cellular animals.
Term
microorganism/microbe
Definition
an organism too small to be seen without a microscope
Term
Carolus Linnaeus
Definition
Swedish (1707-1778) developed taxonomic system for naming plants and animals and grouping similar organisms together.
Term
prokaryotes
Definition
-lack nuclei and unicellular
-includes bacteria and archea
-reproduce asexually
Term
bacteria (ch1 definition)
Definition
prokaryotic microorganisms typically having cell walls composed of peptidoglycan.
Term
archea (ch1 definition)
Definition
-prokaryotic organisms with cell walls that contain polymers other than peptidoglycan
-found in extreme environments such as acidic hot springs, swamp mud, or Great Salt Lake
-not known to cause disease
Term
eukaryotes
Definition
any organism made up of cells containing a nucleus composed of genetic material surrounded by a distinct membrane.

includes animals, plants, algae, fungi, and protozoa
Term
fungi
Definition
-eukaryotic microbes with cell walls
-obtains food from other organisms (heterotrophic)
-possess cell walls
-includes molds and yeast
Term
heterotrophic
Definition
an organism which must obtain food from other organisms
Term
mold
Definition
-multicellular fungi
-grows in long filaments
-distinguishable from yeast with the presence of hyphae/mycelium
-reproduces by sexual and asexual spores
Term
yeast
Definition
-unicellular fungi
-reproduce asexually by budding
-some produce sexual spores
-responsible for bread rising and alcohol fermentation
Term
protozoa
Definition
-greek for "first animals"
-similar to animals in nutrient needs and cellular structure
-single-celled eukaryotes
-live freely in water; some live in animal hosts
-asexual (most) and sexual reproduction

*categorized by locomotion:
pseudopodia, cilia, or flagella
Term
algae
Definition
-unicellular or multicellular eukaryotes
**photosynthetic
-unicellular common in fresh water
-largest examples are seaweed and kelp
-differ from plants due to their simple reproductive structures
Term
viruses
Definition
-acellular obligatory parasites
-composed of genetic material surrounded by a protein coat
-could not be seen until the electron microscope was invented in 1932
Term
Golden Age of Microbiology
the general questions of that time
Definition
-is spontaneous generation of microbial life possible?
-what causes fermentation?
-what causes disease?
-how can we prevent infection and disease?
Term
abiogenesis
Definition
-aka "spontaneous generation"
-living thing can arise from nonliving matter
-proposed idea of Aristotle (384-322 BC)
Term
Francesco Redi
Definition
Italian physician (1626-1697)
->demonstrated experiments with decaying meat and maggots. covered jars lacked the presence of maggots.
->first to provide doubt in spontaneous generation.
Term
John T Needham
Definition
British investigator(1713-1799)
->supported spontaneous generation theory with gravy & infusion boiling experiments
->he explained there must be a "life force"
Term
Lazarro Spallanzani
Definition
Italian scientist(1729-1799)
->repeated Neeham's experiments with tighter seal and longer boil to point out its flaws
-refuted against spontaneous generation
-his findings were still unaccepted (until Pasteur)
Term
Louis Pasteur
Definition
"father of microbiology" (1822-1895)
->finally disproved the spontaneous generation theory by boiling infusions with swan-neck bottles.
->fermentation: by experimenting with grape juice and yeast in sealed versus unsealed flasks, Pasteur proved that bacteria ferments grape juice to produce acids while yeast alone ferments grape juice to produce alcohol
->pasteurization: process of heating grape juice just enough to kill most contaminating bacteria without changing the juice's basic qualities.
->created the germ theory in 1857
->responsible for the field of biotechnology or industrial microbiology
Term
scientific method
Definition
-process by which scientists prove or disprove hypotheses through observations of the outcomes of carefully controlled experiments
-the debate over spontaneous generation led in part to the development of generalized scientific method
Term
biotechnology
Definition
-aka industrial microbiology
-intentionally using microbes to manufacture products
-Pasteur responsible for developing this field (with his pasteurization)
Term
Eduard Buchner
Definition
-German scientist 1897
-demonstrated that fermentation did not require living cells
->began the field of biochemistry and study of metabolism, also genetics
Term
biochemistry
Definition
-branch of chemistry which studies the chemical reactions of living things
-E. Buchner responsible for beginning this field
-Kluyver & van Niel (early 1920s): microbes as model sytems fro biochemical reactions
Term
Fracastoro
Definition
Italian philosopher (1478-1553)
-1546, first to conjecture that "germs of contagion" cause disease
Term
germ theory of disease
Definition
theory developed in 1857 by Pasteur which suggested that microbes are responsible for diseases
Term
pathogen
Definition
microorganism capable of causing disease
Term
etiology
Definition
-study of the causation of disease
-Robert Koch responsible for creation of this field
Term
Robert Koch
Definition
German doctor (1843-1910)
->examined the blood of anthrax infected animals and injected endospores of bacteria into mice
-first to prove that batcerium cause disease
->Koch also responsible for culture & colonization: took samples of specimens and used potatoes or gelatin as a medium to allow the bacteria and fungi to multiply and form distinct colonies
**each colony consists of the progeny of a single cell

Koch's other contributions:
-simple staining techniques
-first photomicrograph of bacteria
-first photomicrograph of bacteria in diseased tissue
-use of steam to sterilize
-use of Petri dishes
Term
Koch's postulates
Definition
a series of steps that must be taken in order to prove the cause of infectious disease:
1. The suspected causative agent must be found in every case of the disease and absent from healthy hosts.
2. The agent must be isolated and grown outside the host.
3. When the agent is introduced to the healthy, susceptible host, the host must get the disease.
4. The same agent must be found in the diseased experimental host.
Term
Charles Leveran
Definition
1845-1922: used Koch's postulates to prove that a particular protozoa caused malaria
Term
Edwin Klebs
Definition
1834-1913: used Koch's postulates to find the bacteria which causes diptheria
Term
Ivanowski and Beijernick
Definition
1851-1931: tobacco plant pathogen. described "filterable viruses" (now just called viruses)
Ivanowski: responsible for virology
Beijernick: environmental microbiology
Term
Walter Reed
Definition
1900: proved that viruses could cause diseases such as yellow fever in humans
Term
Hans Christian Gram
Definition
Danish scientist (1853-1938)
->developed a the staining technique in 1884
-now called Gram-positive (purple) and Gram-negative (pink)
Term
nosocomial infections
Definition
infections acquired in a health care setting
Term
Ignaz Semmelweis
Definition
Vienna physician (1818-1865)
->first to suggest handwashing after infants were dying of puerperal fever
-he theorized that students carried "particles" from cadavers to the delivery rooms
Term
Joseph Lister
Definition
English surgeon (1827-1912)
->became founder of antiseptic surgery.
Term
Florence Nightingale
Definition
English nurse (1820-1910)
->introduced cleanliness and antiseptic techniques to nursing throughout the Crimean War
->notable for nursing education
Term
John Snow
Definition
English physician (1813-1858)
->studied the occurrences of cholera & showed that they centered around public water supply
-supported the need for adequate sewage treatment and pure water supply
*foundation for 2 branches of microbio- infection control & empidemiology
Term
Edward Jenner
Definition
English physician (1749-1823)
->first to vaccinate a boy with the cowpox to immunize against small pox
[named vaccination after vaccinia virus, which causes cowpox]
*began the field of immunology.
Term
Paul Ehrlich
Definition
German microbiologist (1854-1915)
->studied chemicals to find a "magic bullet" that would destroy pathogens while remaining nontoxic to humans
*began the branch of medical microbiology known as chemotherapy
Term
Alexander Fleming
Definition
-1929: discovered penicillin
-responsible for pharmaceutical microbiology
Term
Beadle & Tatum
Definition
microbial genetics
Term
microbial genetics
Definition
functions of DNA and RNA

-Beadle and Tatum
Term
molecular biology
Definition
combines aspects of biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics
-specifically interested in genome sequencing
-branches include: genetic engineering and gene therapy
-Pauling & Woese
Term
Pauling & Woese
Definition
molecular biology
genetic engineering
gene therapy
Term
recombinant DNA technology
Definition
type of biotechnology in which scientists change the genotypes and phenotypes of organisms
Term
gene therapy
Definition
use of recombinant DNA technology to insert a missing gene or repair a defective gene in human cells
Term
bioremediation
Definition
the use of living bacteria, fungi, and algae to detoxify polluted environments
Term
environmental microbiology
Definition
branch of microbiology studying the role of microorganisms in soils, water, and other habitats
-Beijernick & Winogradsky
Term
von Behring & Kitasato
Definition
their studies developed into serology and immunology
Term
George Domagk
Definition
1935: discovered use of sulfa drugs
-pharmaceutical microbiology
Term
Kluyver & van Niel
Definition
-early 1920s: microbes as model systems for biochemical reactions
-contributed to biochemistry
Term
valence
Definition
combining capacity of an atom
-positive if has electrons to give up
-negative if has spaces to fill
-stable when outer electron shells contain full capacity
Term
chemical bonds
Definition
attachment of atoms combined by sharing or transferring valence electrons
Term
atomic number
Definition
number of protons in nucleus
Term
atomic mass
Definition
sum of protons and neutrons
Term
isotope
Definition
atoms of a given element that differ in number of neutrons
Term
electronegativity
Definition
sharing of atoms for electrons; the more electronegative an atom, the greater the pull its nucleus exerts on electrons
Term
SPONCH
Definition
S sulfur 2
P phosphorus 5
O oxygen 2
N nitrogen 3
C carbon 4
H hydrogen 1
Term
substrate
Definition
aka reactants in a chemical reaction
Term
synthesis reaction
Definition
-building reaction
-involves forming larger molecules
-requires energy *endothermic
->most common = dehydration synthesis
water molecule is formed by pulling hydrogen and hydroxyl from reactants

->all synthesis reactions in an organism: anabolism
Term
anabolism
Definition
all synthesis reactions
Term
decomposition reaction
Definition
-breakdown reaction
-breaks bonds within larger molecules to form smaller atoms, ions, and molecules
-releases energy *exothermic
->most common = hydrolysis
ionic components of water are added to the reactants in order to break the bonds

-> all decomposition reactions = catabolism
Term
catabolism
Definition
all decomposition reactions
Term
metabolism
Definition
sum of all chemical reactions in an organism
Term
water
Definition
-most abundant substance in organisms
-most of it special characteristics is due to two polar covalent bonds
-cohesive molecules-surface tension
-excellent solvent
-remains liquid across wide range of temperatures
-participates in many chemical reactions
-capillary action due to cohesiveness
-ice: hydrogen bonds lock into place
Term
acid
Definition
dissociated by water into one or more H+ and one or more anions

*0-7 pH acidic
Term
base
Definition
binds with H+ ions when dissolved into water; some dissociate into cations and OH-

*7-14 on pH scale aka alkaline
Term
pH scale
Definition
concentration of H+ in solution
->each decrease in pH number = 10x increase of H+ concentration
below 7= acidic
7= neutral
above 7= alkaline
Term
salts
Definition
compounds that dissociate in water into cations and anions OTHER THAN H+ & OH-
Term
electrolytes
Definition
cations and anions of salts
-create electrical differences between the inside and outside of cell
-transfers electrons from one location to another
Term
functional groups
Definition
-contain carbon and hydrogen atoms
-atoms often appear in certain common arrangements
Term
monomers
Definition
basic building blocks of macromolecules
Term
HYDROXYL
Definition
-OH

alcohols: names usually end in -ol
Term
CARBONYL
Definition
-C=0
|

-ketones if the carbonyl croup is within carbon skeleton
-adlehydes if carbonyl group is at the end of the carbon skeleton
Term
CARBOXYL
Definition
-C=O
|
OH

-acid. carboxylic acid.
-H breaks off-> H+ ions= acidic sol'n
Term
AMINE/AMINO
Definition
H
/
-N
\
H

absorbs another H+
taking H+ ions= basic solution
Term
SULFHYDRYL
Definition
-SH

thiols

two sulfhydryl groups can interact to help stabilize protein structures
Term
PHOSPHATE
Definition
O O
|| ||
~ O-P-O- or ~ O-P-O-H
| |
O- O
|
H
organic phosphates
Term
lipids
Definition
one common trait: hydrophobic
-> linked by nonpolar covalent bonds

four groups: fats, lipids, waxes, steroids
Term
fats
Definition
triglyceride= glycerol + 3 fatty acids
C H O P
*major role in organisms is to store energy

saturated- if every carbon atom is covalently linked to 2 hydrogen atoms. solid at room temp.
unsaturated- at least one double bond between two adjacent carbon atoms. kinked structure. liquid at room temp.
Term
phospholipids
Definition
=glycerol + 2 fatty acids + phosphate
*usually make up bilayer membranes
-fatty acid tails are hydrophobic
-phosholipid head is polar, thus hydrophillic
Term
wax
Definition
contain one long chain of fatty acid covalently linked to long chain alcohol by ester bond
-completely insoluble in water: lack the hydrophilic head

-Mycobacterium uses waxes.
ie, TB & leprosy
Term
steroid
Definition
-have 4 fused carbon rings
-hydrophobic
-hormones
-passes straight through membranes
Term
carbohydrates
Definition
C H O or (CH2O)n
functions:
-long term storage of chemical energy
-ready energy source
-part of backbones of nucleic acids
-converted to amino acids
-form cell walls
-involved in intracellular interactions between animal cells
-animal stores=glycogen
-plant stores=starch
-plant cell walls= cellulose
->glucose is the monomer
Term
monosaccharides
Definition
monomers of carbohydrates
-glucose
-fructose
-N-acetyl glucosamine
Term
disaccharide
Definition
glucose + fructose = sucrose
also: lactose and maltose
Term
polysaccharides
Definition
polymers of carbohydrates
-starch
-cellulose
-glycogen
-peptidoglycan
Term
proteins
Definition
C H O N S

primary functions:
-structure
-enzymatic catalysis
-regulation
-transportation
-defense & offense
Term
amino acids
Definition
monomers of proteins
amino(NH2)+carboxyl(-OOH)+R
H H O
\ | //
N - C - C
/ | \
H R OH

most organisms use 20-21 different amino acids
Term
peptide bonds
Definition
by a dehydration synthesis reaction, a covalent bond is formed between the carbon of the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the nitrogen of the amine group of another amino acid in the chain
Term
protein structure
Definition
-primary: sequence of amino acids
-secondary: ionic bonds, hydrogen bonds, and hydrophobic/hydrophilic characteristics cause many polypeptide chains to fold in coils (alpha helices or beta pleated sheets)
-tertiary: further folding into complex 3-D structures that are not repetitive like helices or pleated sheets "globular folding"
-quarternary: 2 or more polypeptide chains linked together by disulfide bridges or other bonds
Term
denaturation
Definition
process by which a protein's 3-D structure is altered, eliminating its function
common causes: heat, pH changes, salt concentration
Term
nucleotides
Definition
structure has 3 parts:
1. phosphate (PO4)
2. pentose sugar (deoxyribose or ribose)
3. one of 5 cyclic nitrogenous bases

ppp-C5 O
\ / \
C4 C1->nitrogenous base
| |
C3_____C2
/ \
covalent H (in DNA)
bond or OH (in RNA)
Term
nitrogenous bases
Definition
-purines are double ringed: adenosine(A) & guanine(G)

-pyridimines are single ringed: cytosine(C), thymine(T) & uracil(U)

thymine=DNA only
uracil= RNA only

C::G & A::T or A::U
Term
nucleic acids
Definition
-polymers of nucleotides
-linked by covalent bonds between the phosphate group of one nucleotide and the sugar of another
Term
ATP
Definition
-nucleotide with 3 phosphate groups
-principle, short-term energy supply for cells
-the phosphate-phosphate bonds of ATP are called high energy bonds
Term
Carl Woese (domains of life)
Definition
archea, bacteria, eukarya
Term
overview of prokaryotic cells
Definition
-lack nucleus
-lack phospholipid membrane bound structures
-small: 1 micrometer in diameter
-simple structure
-includes bacteria & archea
Term
overview of eukaryotic cells
Definition
-have a nucleus
-have internal membrane bound organelles
-are larger at about 10-100 micrometers in diameter
-more complex structure
-includes algae, protozoa, fungi, animals and plant cells
Term
Schwann & Schleiden
Definition
in the 1800s: composed the theory that all living organisms are composed of cells
Term
glycocalyx
Definition
-gelatinous, sticky substance that surrounds the outside of the cell
-literally means sugar cup
-composed of polysaccharides, polypeptides, or both
**both prokaryotic and eukaryotic

2 types:
capsule- organized repeating units of organic chemicals, firmly attached to the surface of bacterium
slime layer- loosely attached to the cell, water soluble
Term
capsule
Definition
type of glycocalyx

-organized repeating units of organic chemicals
-firmly attached to surface of bacterium
-may prevent bacteria from being recognized & destroyed by host
Term
slime layer
Definition
type of glycocalyx

-loosely attached to the cell
-water soluble
-sticky layer allows prokaryotes to attach to surfaces
Term
biofilms
Definition
-organized layered systems of bacteria and other microbes attached to a surface
-use of pili
-bacteria in biofilms behave differently than free floating: turn on genes, communication with other microbes, different abx sensitivities
**2/3 of all infections are biofilms
->also can be beneficial when used in waste treatment systems
Term
flagella (prokaryotic)
Definition
-flagella are not present on ALL prokaryotes
-responsible for movement
-composed of protein: flagellin
-3 parts: filament, hook, basal body
->note that gram + has single pair of rings while gram- has 2 pairs of rings

-runs= counterclockwise rotation
-tumble= clockwise rotation
Term
flagella arrangements
Definition
-monotrichous: one flagella
-lophotrichous: small tuft at one end
-amphitrichous: both ends
-peritrichous: surrounds entire cell
-endoflagella: found in spirochetes, flagella forms axial filaments which surrounds the cell
Term
taxis
Definition
cell movement that occurs as a positive or negative response to light (phototaxis) or chemicals (chemotaxis)

-positive: toward stimuli, more runs
-negative: away from stimuli, more tumbles
Term
fimbriae
Definition
-sticky, bristle like projections that bacteria use to adhere to one another and substances in their environment
-fimbriae can be used for motion like pulling a rope, extension and contraction
-also allows for electrical signals in biofilms
-special type of fimbriae= pili
**note that prokaryotes do not have cilia
Term
pili
Definition
-special type of fimbriae
-longer than fimbriae, shorter than flagella
-composed of pilin protein
-known as conjugation pili (due to mediation of conjugation)
Term
conjugation
Definition
-with use of pili, allows for transfer of DNA from one cell to another
Term
prokaryotic cell walls
Definition
-provide the structure and shape
-protect from osmotic forces
-assist some cells in attaching to other ells in eluding animicrobial drugs
*bacteria and archae have different cell wall chemistry
**this is the target for many antibiotics
Term
bacterial cell wall
Definition
-most composed of peptidoglycan
-peptidoglycan= regularly alternating sugars NAG & NAM (-glycan) & crossbridges of four amino acids aka tetrapeptides (peptido-)
-Gram positive & Gram negative
Term
Gram positive cell walls
Definition
-stain purple
-1 cell membrane
-1 thick exterior cell wall
-contains teichoic acids (not found in gram negative cell walls
->some are lipoteichoic acids that anchor peptidoglycan to cell membrane
Term
Gram negative cell walls
Definition
-stain pink
-composed of cell membrane, thin cell wall & exterior cell membrane
-only a thin layer of peptidoglycan
-bilayer membrane outside of peptidoglycan contains: phospholipids, proteins, and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
-LPS = endotoxin [very toxic]
Term
archael cell walls
Definition
composed of other organic molecules such as polysaccharides or proteins OTHER THAN peptidoglycan
-allows archea to live in extreme environments
-> gram positive archea stain purple
-> gram negative archea stain pink
Term
isotonic
Definition
equal solutes

-no effect on cells when placed in isotonic solutions
Term
hypertonic
Definition
GREATER concentration of solutes
"salt sucks"

-if cell placed in hypertonic sol'n, osmosis causes water to leave the cell. cell shrinks and shrivels.
-animal cells= crenation
-plant cells= plasmolysis
Term
hypotonic
Definition
LESS concentration of solutes

-if cell placed into hypotonic sol'n, water will enter the cell by osmosis. the cell will swell or burst.
-RBC's= lysis
-plant cells= turgid
Term
osmosis
Definition
diffusion of water will move freely across cell membranes
water flows from low solutes to high solutes in order to create even ratios of solutes to solvents
Term
facilitated diffusion
Definition
still passive diffusion, but requires protein channels to pass through membranes
Term
active transport
Definition
requires ATP
-utilizes permease proteins
-uniport: one direction against gradient
-antiport: 2 directions, against gradient
-symport: coupled transport
Term
inclusions
Definition
-prokaryotic structures found in cytoplams
-reserve deposits of starch, lipids, or compounds such as nitrogen, phosphate, or sulfur. also PHB.
Term
endospores
Definition
-unique structures produced by some Gram positive bacteria
-defensive strategy against unfavorable condtions
Term
prokaryotic ribosomes
Definition
-site of protein synthesis
-70s ribosomes found in prokaryotes
Term
hami
Definition
external archae structures which work like grappling hooks to attach
Term
eukaryotic cell walls
Definition
*fungi, algae, plants, and some protozoa have cell walls but no glycocalyx
-plant cell wall= cellulose
-fungal cell wall= cellulose, chitin, and/or glucomannan
-algal cell wall= cellulose, proteins, agar, carrageenan, silicates, algin, calcium carbonate, or a combination
Term
endocytosis
Definition
-active transport
-manipulation of cytoplasm around the cytoskeleton
-membrane extends pseudopodia to surround a substance bringing it into the cell

-phagocytosis= food brought into the cell
-pinocytosis= only liquid brought into the cell
Term
eukaryotic flagella
Definition
-shaft composed of tubulin arranged to microtubules
-"9 + 2" arrangement of microtubules in all flagellated eukaryotes
-filaments anchored to cell by basal body which has "9+0" arrangement
-may be singular or multiple, but generally found at one pole of cell
**note: no hook (unlike prokaryotes)
**also does not rotate like prokaryotic flagella but undulates rhythmically
Term
cilia
Definition
**only a eukaryotic structure
-shorter and more numerous than flagella
-composed of tubulin in "9 + 2" and "9 + 0" arrangements
-coordinated beating propels cells through their environment
-or used to move substances past the surface of a cell
Term
eukaryotic ribosomes
Definition
80s ribosomes
Term
eukaryotic cytoskeleton
Definition
-anchors organelles
-cyoplasmic streaming & movement of organelles
-endocytosis & amoeboid action
-produces basic shape of the cell

**made of..
tubulin microtubules (25nm)
microfilaments composed of actin (7nm)
and intermediate filaments composed of protein subunits (10nm)
Term
centrioles
Definition
-play a role in mitosis, cytokinesis, formation of flagella and cilia
-"9 + 0" arrangement of microtubules

->centrosome: region where centrioles are found
Term
nucleus
Definition
"control center"
-often the largest organelle
-contains most of the DNA
-semi-liquid portion called nucleoplasm contains chromatin (masses of DNA)
-one or more nucleoli present: used for RNA synthesis and ribosomes assembled
-surrounded by nuclear dual membrane with pores continuous with the endoplasmic reticulum
Term
golgi body
Definition
receives, processes, and packages large molecules for transport
Term
endoplasmic reticulum
Definition
*synthesis site
-netlike arrangement of flattened, hollowed tubules continuous with nuclear envelope
-smooth er: lipid synthesis
-rough er: transports proteins produced by ribosomes
Term
lysosomes
Definition
contain catabolic enzymes

-phagolysosome: phagosome and lysosome fused together
Term
peroxisomes
Definition
contain enzymes that degrade poisonous wastes
Term
mitochondria
Definition
-two membranes composed of phospholipid bilayer
-inner membrane= cristae
-produces most of cell's ATP "power house"
-interior matrix contains 70s ribosomes and circular molecule DNA
Term
chloroplasts
Definition
-light harvesting structures found in photosynthetic eukaryotes
-have 2 phospholipid bilayer membranes
-has its own DNA + 70s ribosomes
->responsible for photosynthesis

stacks= granuma
thylakoid= inner membrane
stroma= matrix
Term
Endosymbiotic Theory
Definition
-eukaryotes formed from union of small aerobic prokaryotes with larger anaerobic prokaryotes
-smaller prokaryotes became "internal parasites"
-parasites lost ability to live independently
-larger cell became dependent upon parasites for aerobic production of ATP
-these evolved into mitochondria which still have their own DNA & 70s ribosomes
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