The Structure, Growth, Physiology, and Genetics of Prokaryotes and Viruses

The Structure, Growth, Physiology, and Genetics of Prokaryotes and Viruses

by Vincent Racaniello, PhD, Sean Elliott, MD

This course covers the material of content category 2B of the official MCAT exam content outline.

Bacteria are single-celled prokaryotic organisms, believed to be the most ancient living organisms on Earth—so much so that mitochondria and chloroplasts likely evolved from bacteria that were engulfed by proto-eukaryotic cells. Viruses, just as ancient as bacteria, are microorganisms constituted by sequences of genetic material encased in a protein capsule, which hijack the cellular machinery of eukaryotes to multiply themselves. Today, humans have a complex relationship with both of these organisms. While some are normal colonizers of body surfaces and tracts, others have pathogenic potential and can, therefore, be harmful.

In this course, the discussion will center around the basic concepts of bacterial and viral physiology. For optimal comprehension, the student will be required to have preliminary, college-grade knowledge of molecular and cellular biology and biochemistry.

Course Details

  • Videos 26
  • Duration 1:46 h
  • Quiz questions 83
  • Concept Pages 4

Content

Your Educators of course The Structure, Growth, Physiology, and Genetics of Prokaryotes and Viruses

 Vincent Racaniello, PhD

Vincent Racaniello, PhD

Dr. Vincent Racaniello is a Higgins Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Columbia University, in New York, USA.
He obtained his PhD at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City, in 1979 and joined the faculty of Columbia University in 1982.
Because of his achievements, he has received several awards, including the Irma T. Hirschl, Searle Scholars Program, Eli Lilly, and NIH Merit Awards. Dr. Racaniello is interested in using new media for medical education; he writes on his virology blog and hosts and produces several podcasts.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Racaniello teaches courses on Microbiology.

 Sean Elliott, MD

Sean Elliott, MD

Dr. Sean Elliott is the Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and the Associate Chair for the Department of Pediatrics at The University of Arizona, USA.
He obtained his MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1993. Currently, he is Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at the University of Arizona Medical Center.
He devotes time to Quality Improvement, graduate medical education efficacy and his scholarship with the Tucson Hospitals Medical Education Program (THMEP).
Within Lecturio, Dr. Elliott teaches courses on Microbiology.


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By erg r. on 24. September 2022 for Bacterial Interior – Bacteria

on of the best lecture thanks to professor and lecturio also

 
Great
By Tasneem B. on 23. March 2022 for Bacteria Exchange DNA – Bacteria

Super simple and short! Great introduction to bacteriology and covers the major points.

 
great lecture series for microbiology
By Ecem o. on 03. February 2022 for Gapped Double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) Genomes – DNA Viruses

very clear and detailed explanations,basics and detailed information is well explained.

 
Crystal Clear
By Jeongsoo L. on 29. July 2021 for Bacteria and Bacterial Structure – Bacteria

It reminded me of most important concepts of the microbiology.