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What is the primary method by which bacteria reproduce?
What is the primary method by which bacteria reproduce?
- Binary fission (correct)
- Budding
- Mitosis
- Fragmentation
Which of the following characteristics is NOT true of bacteria?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT true of bacteria?
- Bacteria are prokaryotes.
- Bacteria can reproduce quickly.
- Bacteria have a cell wall.
- Bacteria can only live in extreme environments. (correct)
Which component of bacteria is responsible for helping them adhere to surfaces?
Which component of bacteria is responsible for helping them adhere to surfaces?
- Flagella
- Capsule
- Pili (correct)
- Fimbria
What role do some bacteria play in digestion?
What role do some bacteria play in digestion?
Which of the following shapes is associated with bacilli bacteria?
Which of the following shapes is associated with bacilli bacteria?
Which structure in bacteria protects them from desiccation and defines their outer layer?
Which structure in bacteria protects them from desiccation and defines their outer layer?
What is the function of ribosomes within bacterial cells?
What is the function of ribosomes within bacterial cells?
Which of the following aids in bacterial movement?
Which of the following aids in bacterial movement?
What is the primary function of the cell wall in bacteria?
What is the primary function of the cell wall in bacteria?
Which statement accurately describes the nucleoid in bacteria?
Which statement accurately describes the nucleoid in bacteria?
What is the main role of ribosomes in bacterial cells?
What is the main role of ribosomes in bacterial cells?
What distinguishes fimbriae from pili in bacterial cells?
What distinguishes fimbriae from pili in bacterial cells?
Which type of flagella arrangement has a tuft or cluster at one end?
Which type of flagella arrangement has a tuft or cluster at one end?
How do flagella aid bacterial locomotion?
How do flagella aid bacterial locomotion?
Which of the following statements about the cell membrane is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about the cell membrane is TRUE?
What is the significance of DNA plasmids in some bacterial species?
What is the significance of DNA plasmids in some bacterial species?
Flashcards
Bacterial Reproduction
Bacterial Reproduction
Bacteria reproduce quickly through binary fission, creating identical copies.
Bacterial Shapes
Bacterial Shapes
Bacteria come in three basic shapes: coccus (spherical), bacillus (rod-shaped), and spiral (corkscrew-shaped).
Prokaryotes
Prokaryotes
Bacteria are single-celled organisms without a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles.
Bacterial Capsule
Bacterial Capsule
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Binary Fission
Binary Fission
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Bacterial Cell Wall
Bacterial Cell Wall
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Bacterial Cell Membrane
Bacterial Cell Membrane
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Bacterial Cytoplasm
Bacterial Cytoplasm
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Cell Wall
Cell Wall
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Cell Membrane
Cell Membrane
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Cytoplasm
Cytoplasm
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Nucleoid
Nucleoid
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Ribosomes
Ribosomes
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Flagella
Flagella
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Fimbriae/Pili
Fimbriae/Pili
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Bacterial DNA Plasmid
Bacterial DNA Plasmid
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Study Notes
Bacteria Basics
- Bacteria are prokaryotes.
- Bacteria reproduce quickly through binary fission.
- Bacteria are found almost everywhere (air, soil, water, living things).
- A single square centimeter of human skin can contain up to 100,000 bacteria.
- Some bacteria can live in extreme environments (hot springs, icy lakes).
Bacterial Reproduction
- Binary fission is the process of bacterial reproduction.
- The DNA duplicates.
- The cell begins to divide.
- Daughter cells separate.
- Each new cell is identical to the original.
- This rapid process allows bacteria to multiply quickly.
Bacterial Importance
- Many bacteria are helpful:
- Produce antibiotics (e.g., streptomycin).
- Aid digestion.
- Used in food production (e.g., yogurt, tempeh, sourdough bread).
- Break down dead plants and animals.
- Some cause diseases.
Bacterial Shapes
- Bacteria come in three basic shapes:
- Coccus (round/spherical/oval).
- Bacilli (rod-shaped).
- Spiral (spiral/corkscrew-shaped).
- Examples of arrangements for coccus, bacilli, and spiral are provided.
Bacterial Structure and Components
- Bacteria have various components with specific functions:
- Capsule: protective layer.
- Cell wall: gives shape and protection.
- Cell membrane: controls what enters and exits the cell; produces energy.
- Cytoplasm: jelly-like substance including DNA and ribosomes; site of growth, metabolism, and replication.
- Nucleoid: the region holding the main DNA (not a membrane-bound nucleus).
- Ribosomes: protein factories.
- Flagella: hair-like structures enabling movement.
- Pili/fimbriae: used for attachment and DNA transfer.
- Plasmid: extra DNA, often circular, used for antibiotic resistance and other traits.
- Endospore: a dormant structure formed by some bacteria under adverse conditions.
Important Bacterial Structures
- Fimbriae and Pili:
- Assist in attachment to surfaces (fimbriae).
- Enable DNA transfer (pili) between bacteria.
- Flagella:
- Provide locomotion/movement.
- Different arrangements exist (monotrichous, lophotrichous, peritrichous).
- Plasmid:
- Extra DNA separate from bacterial chromosome.
- Often involved in beneficial traits like antibiotic resistance.
- Endospore:
- Dormant structures allowing survival under adverse conditions.
- Very resistant to heat, chemicals and more.
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of bacteria, including their reproduction, shapes, and significance in ecosystems. Learn about their rapid growth, helpful roles in food production and digestion, and the potential diseases they can cause. Test your knowledge on the fascinating world of bacteria!
