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Adv. Bio Test:2 Flashcards

1
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RNA virus, such as HIV, with reverse transcriptase in its core

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Retrovirus

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2
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lives in hot acidic environments, including hot springs and deep sea vents

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Thermoacidophiles

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live in salty environments

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Halophiles

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obligate anaerobes-won’t live in the presence of oxygen, obtain energy through fermentation

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Methanogens

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5
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submicroscopic hair like structures

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Pili

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6
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make proteins

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Ribosomes

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7
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genetic structure

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Chromosomes

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8
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tough layer protecting the cell

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Capsule

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9
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protect cell

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Cell Wall

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10
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longer tail-like structure for movement

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Flagella

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11
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smaller piece of DNA, circular arrangement

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Plasmid

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12
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dark purple, large amount of peptidoglycan

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Gram-positive

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13
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light pink, small amount of peptidoglycan

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Gram-negative

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14
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division of cells into 2 genetically identical cells

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Binary Fission

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15
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2 prokaryotes attach and exchange genetic information new gene combinations

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Conjugation

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2 prokaryotes attach and exchange genetic information new gene combinations

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Conjugation

17
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similar to plants, need light, were called blue-green algae- renamed to cyanobacteria, ecological important

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Phototrophs

18
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cannot make own food, many are saprobes- live off of decaying matter

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Heterotrophs

19
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do not require light, relate inorganic compounds

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Chemoautotrophs

20
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do not require light, relate inorganic compounds

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Chemoautotrophs

21
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structure produced when conditions are harsh

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Endospores

22
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the way bacteria provides energy

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Chemosynthesis

23
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bacteria that lives in or on you

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Normal Flora

24
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nonliving strand of genetic material with a protein coat; smallest disease causing structure

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Virus

25
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outer layer of a virus

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Capsid

26
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protein that can cause infection or disease

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Prion

27
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World Health Organization

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WHO

28
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poison

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Toxin

29
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cell burst

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Lyse

30
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needs oxygen

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Aerobic

31
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no oxygen needed

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Anaerobic

32
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decomposers; help break down matter

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Saprobes

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