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Undergraduate 2
03/13/2014

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Photoautotrophs
Definition
Organisms that produce their own food from inorganic molecules + light energy
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Pasterisation
Definition
Used for milk and beer. Reduces the number of pathogenic organisms
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Heterotrophs
Definition
Organisms that obtain energy from breaking down organic carbon based molecules
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Mesophiles
Definition
Pathogenic bacteria. Grow best at 20-40 degrees
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Selective media
Definition
Special media used to either suppress or promote the growth of types of bacteria
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Inoculum
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The small amount of microorganisms added to a medium
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Cultivation
Definition
Taking a specimen of cells and growing them in artificial environment
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