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Which bacterial group is recognized as the oldest branch in the bacterial domain and thrives in extremely thermophilic conditions?
Which bacterial group is recognized as the oldest branch in the bacterial domain and thrives in extremely thermophilic conditions?
- Proteobacteria
- Aquificales (correct)
- Green Sulfur Bacteria
- Gram-positive Bacteria
What characteristic distinguishes Green Sulfur Bacteria from Cyanobacteria in terms of photosynthesis?
What characteristic distinguishes Green Sulfur Bacteria from Cyanobacteria in terms of photosynthesis?
- Both produce oxygen during photosynthesis.
- Green Sulfur Bacteria produce oxygen, while Cyanobacteria do not.
- Green Sulfur Bacteria do not produce oxygen, while Cyanobacteria do. (correct)
- Both are incapable of photosynthesis.
Which bacterial group includes members capable of nitrogen fixation, alongside being either phototrophic or chemotrophic?
Which bacterial group includes members capable of nitrogen fixation, alongside being either phototrophic or chemotrophic?
- Aquificales
- Gram-positive Bacteria
- Green Sulfur Bacteria
- Proteobacteria (correct)
Which of the following bacterial groups includes endospore-forming bacteria, lactic acid bacteria, and both anaerobic and aerobic cocci?
Which of the following bacterial groups includes endospore-forming bacteria, lactic acid bacteria, and both anaerobic and aerobic cocci?
Which of the following bacterial groups contains the genera Nostoc and Anabaena, known for producing oxygen during photosynthesis?
Which of the following bacterial groups contains the genera Nostoc and Anabaena, known for producing oxygen during photosynthesis?
What type of bacteria are exemplified by Chlorojlexus and Thermomicrobium, thriving in thermophilic conditions and capable of photosynthesis?
What type of bacteria are exemplified by Chlorojlexus and Thermomicrobium, thriving in thermophilic conditions and capable of photosynthesis?
What metabolic capability is present in some members of Proteobacteria, alongside being phototrophic or chemotrophic?
What metabolic capability is present in some members of Proteobacteria, alongside being phototrophic or chemotrophic?
Which bacterial group includes species such as Staphylococcus, Clostridium, Bacillus, and Mycoplasma?
Which bacterial group includes species such as Staphylococcus, Clostridium, Bacillus, and Mycoplasma?
What is a key characteristic of Aquificales, setting them apart from other bacterial groups regarding their environmental preference?
What is a key characteristic of Aquificales, setting them apart from other bacterial groups regarding their environmental preference?
Which bacterial group is exemplified by the rod-shaped genera Bacteroides and Flavobacterium?
Which bacterial group is exemplified by the rod-shaped genera Bacteroides and Flavobacterium?
How does photosynthesis in Green Sulfur Bacteria differ from that in Cyanobacteria?
How does photosynthesis in Green Sulfur Bacteria differ from that in Cyanobacteria?
What specific characteristic of Gram-positive bacteria makes them distinct in survival compared to other bacterial groups?
What specific characteristic of Gram-positive bacteria makes them distinct in survival compared to other bacterial groups?
In what way do Proteobacteria exhibit metabolic diversity?
In what way do Proteobacteria exhibit metabolic diversity?
Which feature characterizes Aquificales uniquely among the listed bacterial groups?
Which feature characterizes Aquificales uniquely among the listed bacterial groups?
What is the primary ecological role that Cyanobacteria fulfill, which differentiates them from Green Sulfur Bacteria?
What is the primary ecological role that Cyanobacteria fulfill, which differentiates them from Green Sulfur Bacteria?
Which bacterial group includes bacteria that are mostly photosynthetic, but can also be thermophilic?
Which bacterial group includes bacteria that are mostly photosynthetic, but can also be thermophilic?
Which bacterial group is Gram-negative, but some are phototrophic and some members are capable of nitrogen fixation?
Which bacterial group is Gram-negative, but some are phototrophic and some members are capable of nitrogen fixation?
Which of the following genera produces oxygen during photosynthesis?
Which of the following genera produces oxygen during photosynthesis?
Which of the following bacteria includes endospore-forming bacteria?
Which of the following bacteria includes endospore-forming bacteria?
Which of the following include bacteria that are rod-shaped?
Which of the following include bacteria that are rod-shaped?
Flashcards
Aquificales
Aquificales
Extremely thermophilic bacteria, the oldest branch of the bacterial domain.
Green Non Sulfur Bacteria
Green Non Sulfur Bacteria
Most are photosynthetic bacteria, some are thermophilic.
Green Sulfur Bacteria
Green Sulfur Bacteria
Green phototrophic bacteria that do not produce oxygen during photosynthesis.
Proteobacteria (Purple Bacteria)
Proteobacteria (Purple Bacteria)
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Gram-positive Bacteria
Gram-positive Bacteria
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Cyanobacteria
Cyanobacteria
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Study Notes
- Table 6.2 outlines common phylogenetic groups of bacteria and their characteristics
Aquificales
- Extremely thermophilic bacteria
- Oldest branch of the bacterial domain
- Example: Aquifex
Green Non-Sulfur Bacteria
- Most are photosynthetic, some are thermophilic
- Examples: Chlorojlexus, Thermomicrobium
Green Sulfur Bacteria
- Green phototrophic bacteria that do not produce oxygen during photosynthesis
- Example: Chlorobium
Proteobacteria (Purple Bacteria)
- Gram-negative bacteria
- Some are phototrophic but do not produce oxygen during photosynthesis
- Some are chemotrophic
- Some can perform nitrogen fixation
- Examples: Escherichia, Salmonella
Gram-positive Bacteria
- This bacterial group includes endospore-forming and lactic acid bacteria, anaerobic and aerobic cocci
- Examples: Staphylococcus, Clostridium, Bacillus, and Mycoplasma
Cyanobacteria
- Phototrophic bacteria that produce oxygen during photosynthesis
- Examples: Nostoc, Anabaena, Oscillatoria
Gram-negative bacteria
- Rod-shaped bacteria like Bacteroides and Flavobacterium
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