Eukaryotes vs. Prokaryotes
Property Prokaryotic Bacterial Cells Eukaryotic Human Cells DNA within a nuclear membrane No Yes Number of chromosomes 1 More than 1 Mechanism of Replication
Property Prokaryotic Bacterial Cells Eukaryotic Human Cells DNA within a nuclear membrane No Yes Number of chromosomes 1 More than 1 Mechanism of Replication
Learning Objectives: You should be able to: describe the major differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells and explain why it is important to know the
The study and diagnosis of infectious diseases is approached from an organ system perspective. Upper and Lower Respiratory Tracts Gastrointestinal Tract Urinary Tract Genital Tract
A. Observations of “acquired immunity” to diseases and primitive vaccination practices contributed to our understanding of the immune response to infectious agents and the design
Relative sizes of microorganisms: Protozoa > Red Blood cell > Yeast > Bacteria > Mycoplasma > Viruses Fungi 1. David Gruby (1841-1845) identified yeast infections
Most microorganisms are not pathogenic for humans. Commensal microorganisms (mostly bacteria) make up the normal flora of the human body; they are generally harmless and
Learning Objectives: You should be able to: describe the relative impact of infectious diseases on human health and morbidity, and the effects they can