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Metabolism |
The sum total of all chemical changes that occur with in a cell. |
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Enzymes |
Molecules of protein that initiate and enhance chemical reactions. |
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Biochemical Pathway |
A sequence of enzymatically catalyzed reactions that occur with in a cell. |
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Fermentation |
A chemical break down of a substance (sugar) that is controlled by an enzyme. It usually does not require oxygen and typically results in the production of alcohol and carbon dioxide (acid,gas,alcohol) |
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Colony |
A visible mass of cells that orginal ed from one original cell. |
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Culture Media |
A nutritive sterile substance which is liquid or gelatinous that microorganisms or tissues can be cultivated and studied. |
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Generation Time |
The length of time required for a single bacteria to undergo a single found of binary fission producing 2 daughter cells. |
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Sterilization |
A removal process that removes all microorganisms and other pathogens from an object or surface by subjecting it to different processes such as high heat,radiation,chemical or gases. |
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Antisepsis |
Any procedure that reduces to a significant degree the microbial flora of skin or mucous membranes |
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Disinfection |
The use of disinfectant to destroy, inactivate or remove microorganisms that are likely to cause infection, spoilage or other undesirable effects in an inanimate object. |
