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Module 11 - Controlling Microorganism Growth

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The purpose of this module is to understand how microorganism growth can be controlled through sterilization, physical and chemical control methods, and vaccinations.

Activity 1:

Topics

Use the learning resources, labs, and websites to research the following topics.  Record your notes and questions in your notebook.

  • Bacterial colonies
  • Bacterial growth
  • Immunity
  • Vaccinations
  • Immune-suppression
  • Methods for controlling microorganism growth
  • Antimicrobial agents
  • Impaired immunity
  • Antigens
  • Antitoxins
  • Gamma globulins
  • Phagocytosis
  • Specific types of vaccines

Access Prior Knowledge

Bacterial Colonies and Controlling Bacterial Growth

  • What are bacterial colonies?
  • How do they develop?
  • How does room and food source affect the life of a colony?

Immunity

  • How is immunity to disease obtained?
  • Is there a difference between immunizations and vaccinations?
  • What immunity does a newborn acquire from his/her mother? How long does it last?
  • What effect does immune-suppression have on susceptibility to disease?

 

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