Bacteria Flashcards
(32 cards)
Are bacteria: eukaryotic,prokaryotic, or A precursor to becoming a zombie
Prokaryotic
What makes you more sick: virus, bacteria,or nobody knows its your birthday
Bacteria
Archaea- Classified
Extremophiles
Unicellular
No peptidoglycan
Prokaryote
Eubacteria-Classified
Everyday
Unicellular
Peptidoglycan
Prokaryote
Archaea
physically resemble bacteria but
are genetically distinct
the extremists
chemosynthetic autotrophs
Eubacteria
Heterotrophs, autotrophs, or
saprobes
Saprobe
Feeds on dead things
Spiral Shaped-Bacteria Structure
Spirillum
Rod Shaped- Bacteria Structure
Bacillus
Spherical shaped- Bacteria Structure
Coccus
3 Types of Coccus
Diplococcus
Staphylococcus
Streptococcus
Diplococcus
Paired cells
Staphylococcus
Grape-like clusters
Streptococcus
Long chains
How does penicillin kill a bacteria
Stops bacteria from building their cell wall. The bacteria will die without the cell wall
Bacteria- Reproduction
Asexual. Sexual
Binary fission. Conjugation
Nitrogen fixation
process by which some bacteria convert N2 gas into ammonia
Prokaryote
A cell without a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles. Includes bacteria and archaea
Bacteria
Prokaryotic, unicellular organisms that can be helpful or harmful. They have cell walls and reproduce quickly
Binary Fission
Asexual reproduction where a single bacterium splits into two identical cells
Conjugation
Process where two bacteria exchange genetic material via a pilus, increasing genetic diversity
Endospore
A tough, protective shell formed by bacteria during harsh conditions to survive
Gram Stain
Lab method that divides bacteria into Gram-positive (purple) and Gram-negative (pink) based on cell wall structure.
Gram-Positive
Bacteria with thick peptidoglycan walls; stain purple and are usually more sensitive to antibiotics.