Bacteria Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what are the characteristics that all bacteria share?
A
they are prokaryotic and are unicellular
2
Q
what are two specialized organelles that some bacteria have
A
They have Flagella ( tail like structure) and they also have Cilia ( hair like structure
3
Q
How do most bacteria reproduce
A
Fission ( divide in two some do this every 20 minutes)
4
Q
List two environmental roles bacteria have
A
They break down materials and make their nutrients available to other living things. They also make oxygen
5
Q
Give three harms that bacteria do
A
They spoil food. They cause infections like strep throat. Cause illness like food poisoning
6
Q
What are antibiotics
A
Medicine taken to kill bacteria
