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
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What are bacterial colonies?
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How do they develop?
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How does room and food source affect the life of a colony?
Immunity
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How is immunity to disease obtained?
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Is there a difference between immunizations and vaccinations?
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What immunity does a newborn acquire from his/her mother? How long does it last?
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What effect does immune-suppression have on susceptibility to disease?
Citation: administrator. (2007, February 28). Module 11 - Controlling Microorganism Growth. Retrieved November 21, 2009, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/clinical-microbiology-mcb1-and-mlt1/module-11-controlling-microorganism-growth.
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