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What is the function of plasmids in bacteria?
What is the function of plasmids in bacteria?
- Enable bacteria to synthesize food
- Increase bacterial size
- Aid in bacterial reproduction
- Help bacteria live in extreme environments (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a property conferred by plasmids to bacteria?
Which of the following is an example of a property conferred by plasmids to bacteria?
- Acid resistance
- Increased sensitivity to antibiotics
- Enhanced photosynthesis
- Virulence (correct)
Which bacterial genus is mentioned in the text as an example of a species that forms spores?
Which bacterial genus is mentioned in the text as an example of a species that forms spores?
- Escherichia
- Pseudomonas
- Staphylococcus
- Clostridium (correct)
What role do spores play in bacteria?
What role do spores play in bacteria?
In what context do plasmids help bacteria thrive in challenging environments?
In what context do plasmids help bacteria thrive in challenging environments?
What is the main function of flagella in bacteria?
What is the main function of flagella in bacteria?
Which statement is NOT true about flagella in bacteria?
Which statement is NOT true about flagella in bacteria?
How do flagella help bacteria survive?
How do flagella help bacteria survive?
Which of the following is a common misconception about flagella?
Which of the following is a common misconception about flagella?
In what way do flagella help bacteria interact with their surroundings?
In what way do flagella help bacteria interact with their surroundings?
What is the primary way bacteria grow?
What is the primary way bacteria grow?
What happens after bacteria incorporate nutrients into cellular components?
What happens after bacteria incorporate nutrients into cellular components?
How do bacteria increase in number?
How do bacteria increase in number?
What is the key process involved in bacterial growth?
What is the key process involved in bacterial growth?
Which of the following statements accurately describes bacterial growth?
Which of the following statements accurately describes bacterial growth?
Which type of bacteria live free in nature and do not cause disease?
Which type of bacteria live free in nature and do not cause disease?
Under what conditions may commensal bacteria become pathogens?
Under what conditions may commensal bacteria become pathogens?
Which term is used to describe bacteria that cause disease?
Which term is used to describe bacteria that cause disease?
Which type of bacteria may cause disease under specific conditions and should be considered potential pathogens?
Which type of bacteria may cause disease under specific conditions and should be considered potential pathogens?
What is the definition of bacterial generation time?
What is the definition of bacterial generation time?
What is the term for bacteria that live on or in human bodies but normally do not cause diseases?
What is the term for bacteria that live on or in human bodies but normally do not cause diseases?
Which of the following bacteria has a longer generation time?
Which of the following bacteria has a longer generation time?
If a bacterial population started with 100 cells and has a generation time of 30 minutes, how many cells will be present after 2 hours?
If a bacterial population started with 100 cells and has a generation time of 30 minutes, how many cells will be present after 2 hours?
What factor does not affect bacterial generation time?
What factor does not affect bacterial generation time?
If a bacterial population has a generation time of 20 minutes, how many generations will pass in 2 hours?
If a bacterial population has a generation time of 20 minutes, how many generations will pass in 2 hours?
Flashcards
Plasmid function in bacteria
Plasmid function in bacteria
Plasmids help bacteria survive in extreme environments by providing mechanisms for drug resistance and virulence.
Plasmid-conferred property
Plasmid-conferred property
One property plasmids give to bacteria is virulence.
Spore-forming bacteria
Spore-forming bacteria
Clostridium is an example of a bacteria that forms spores to survive harsh conditions.
Spore function
Spore function
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Flagella function
Flagella function
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Flagella role in reproduction
Flagella role in reproduction
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Bacterial growth
Bacterial growth
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Bacterial growth process
Bacterial growth process
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Saprophytic bacteria
Saprophytic bacteria
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Commensal bacteria
Commensal bacteria
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Pathogenic bacteria
Pathogenic bacteria
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Opportunistic bacteria
Opportunistic bacteria
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Bacterial generation time
Bacterial generation time
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Bacterial doubling time
Bacterial doubling time
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Bacterial growth rate
Bacterial growth rate
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Factors affecting generation time
Factors affecting generation time
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Bacterial cell division
Bacterial cell division
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Bacterial calculation doubling in time
Bacterial calculation doubling in time
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Bacterial population doubling
Bacterial population doubling
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