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Questions and Answers
Which shape is not associated with bacteria?
Which shape is not associated with bacteria?
- Spiral
- Bacilli
- Cocci
- Square (correct)
Which term refers to a type of heterotrophic bacteria that feeds on dead organic matter?
Which term refers to a type of heterotrophic bacteria that feeds on dead organic matter?
- Photoautotroph
- Saprophyte (correct)
- Chemoautotroph
- Parasite
What process do bacteria primarily use for reproduction?
What process do bacteria primarily use for reproduction?
- Binary fission (correct)
- Meiosis
- Mitosis
- Budding
Which method of genetic material transfer involves a virus?
Which method of genetic material transfer involves a virus?
What type of bacterium can generate its own food using sunlight?
What type of bacterium can generate its own food using sunlight?
Flashcards
Prokaryotes
Prokaryotes
Single-celled organisms lacking a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
Cocci
Cocci
Round-shaped bacteria.
Bacilli
Bacilli
Rod-shaped bacteria.
Spiral
Spiral
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Binary Fission
Binary Fission
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Study Notes
Bacteria
- Typical prokaryotes
- Three shapes: cocci, bacilli, and spiral
- Can be autotrophs or heterotrophs
- Autotrophs: photoautotrophs or chemoautotrophs
- Heterotrophs: parasites or saprophytes
- Reproduction type: binary fission
- Genetic material transfer: transformation, transduction, and conjugation
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Description
Test your knowledge on the characteristics and classification of bacteria. This quiz covers the types of bacteria, their shapes, modes of nutrition, reproduction, and genetic transfer methods. Perfect for biology students looking to reinforce their understanding of prokaryotes.
