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Spontaneous Generation
Theory (Abiogenesis) (1650-
1850)
- a theory proposed by
some scientists that living
things came from non-
living things
Brief History
Francisco Redi (1668)
- strong opponent of spontaneous generation
theory
- theorized that maggots did not arise from
decaying meat
- set-up six jars with decaying meat: three
jars sealed; three jars unsealed
- not all scientists convinced; they argued
that air is needed for life to thrive
- set up three jars with decaying meat
covered by fine nets
Brief History
Archaea
- prokaryotic
- not known to cause disease in humans
- divided into three groups:
a. Methanogens: produced methane as by product
b. Halophiles: lived in extremely salty environment
c. Thermopiles: lived in hot sulfurous environment
Type of Microorganism
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- first letter is capitalized
Species
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- all small letters
Both Genus and Species are underlined OR italicized
Examples:
Staphylococcus aureus
Ascaris lumbricoides
Streptococcus pyogenes
Homo sapiens