Miami Dade College Bacteria & Antibiotics Discussion

Read in Chapter 4 ¨The two major categories of cells”, “An overview of eukaryotic cells” and pages 300-302 from e-text Chapter 15 to make sure you understand what bacteria (prokaryotic) are and how are they different from eukaryotic cells.

Choose topic 1 if your last name starts with A through M or topic 2 if your last name starts with N through Z to post your discussion, and replay (a meaningful replay) at least to ONE classmate that had done the topic YOU DID NOT do.Do not write a post that strictitly answer the questions provided, those are guildelines, you need to create a meaningful post using your own words.

topic 1 -Watch the 5 min. Youtube video “The Antibiotic Apocalypse Explained” and research on the internet any aspect not covered by the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZbcwi7SfZE

Write a thread in 1-2 paragraphs (no subheadings) covering the following topics:

• What are bacteria, are they prokaryotic or eukaryotic, briefly contrats those two categories of cells. What are the main characteristics of bacteria at the cellular level?
• What are antibiotics, how do they work and what type of microorganism do they target?
• What are “superbugs”? How is bacterial antibiotic resistance developed and what consequences could that produce for humans?
• Explain 3 common practices that promote the development of antibiotic resistance (from the video and from your own research.
• topic 2.
• Watch the 5 min. Youtube video about the history of the penicillin discovery and research on the internet any aspect not covered by the video:“How Alexander Fleming Accidentally Discovered Penicillin”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdWhVwiJWaUWrite a thread in 1-2 paragraphs (no subheadings) covering the following topics:
  • What are bacteria, are they prokaryotic or eukaryotic, briefly contrats those two categories of cells. What are the main characteristics of bacteria at the cellular level?
  • What are antibiotics, how do they work and what type of microorganism do they target?
  • Explain how the first antibiotic was discovered: the scientist, what was the role of fungi (mold) in the discovery, etc? As part of this item, go to Chapter 16, figure 16.27 in page 332 of your e-text and explain it (the picture shows a reproduction of the petri dish that led to the penicillin discovery)
  • Which positive consequences had the use of penicillin in public health at the time of its discovery?(paraphrase sources)