Prokaryotes | Vocab Flashcards
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Prokaryotes
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Not a domain
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Genome
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The complete set of an orgnamsis DNA
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Endospores
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a dormant and highly resistant cell to preserve the cell’s genetic material in times of extreme stress
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Horizontal Gene Exchange
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Allows for genetic transfer b/ween Prokaryotes. There are 3 types of HGE
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Transformations
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Cell absorbs & integrates fragments of DNA from the enviroment
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Conjugation
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One cell directly transfers genes to another cells
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Transduction
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Viruses transfers genes between Prokary.
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Gram Stain
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How to differentiate between bacteria
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Spirilli
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Spiral
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Bacilli
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Rod
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Cocci
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Round
12
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Archae methanogens
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Produce methane
