F.4 Reproduction Of Bacteria

Question 1

Binary Fission

Answer 1

Asexual reproduction- specialized type of mitosis whet bacteria just splits to create copies of itself

Question 2

Conjugation

Answer 2

Sexual reproduction- poor environmental conditions cause bacteria to reproduce sexually through connecting via their pili and exchanging plasmids

Question 3

Endospore

Answer 3

Asexually produced genetic body of some bacteria that allow the bacteria to survive life threatening conditions

Question 4

Antibiotics

Answer 4

Medicine used to treat bacterial infections

Question 5

Antiseptic vs Disinfectant

Answer 5

Antiseptic - chemical substance used to treat bacterial infections. Can be used on surfaces and can come in contact with skin

Disinfectant - chemical agent used to kill bacteria and other pathogens on surfaces around us.