Bacteria Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Heterotrophs
A
Obtains food from outside sources
2
Q
Autotroph
A
Makes its own food
3
Q
Chemosythetic
A
Makes its own food utilizing chemicals
4
Q
Endoscore
A
Protects a bacteria cell until conditions are favorable
5
Q
Bianary fission
A
Asexual reproduction where 1 parent divides into 2 offspring
6
Q
Conjugation
A
When 1 bacteria cell transfers genetic material to another bacteria cell
7
Q
Plasmid
A
Bacterial genetic material in the shape of a circle
8
Q
Asexual reproduction
A
1 parent divides into 2 new cells and the new cells are genetically identical to the parent
9
Q
Sexual reproduction
A
2 parents, offspring are genetically diverse
