18 Questions
Which subgroup of Proteobacteria is represented by Rhizobium and Chlamydia?
Alpha Proteobacteria
What is the characteristic size of Spirochetes as shown in the image?
1 µm
Which bacterium is shown to cover a human fibroblast cell in the image?
Mycoplasmas
Extreme thermophiles growing in hot waters of NV geyser are associated with which subgroup of Proteobacteria?
Gamma Proteobacteria
Which subgroup of Cyanobacteria is represented by Oscillatoria in the image?
Gamma Proteobacteria
Which subgroup of Proteobacteria includes Leptospira and Nitrosomonas?
Beta Proteobacteria
Which domain do Cyanobacteria belong to?
Domain Bacteria
Which group of bacteria are known for their spiral shape?
Spirochetes
Which bacteria group is associated with nitrogen fixation in the soil?
Proteobacteria
Which bacteria group is responsible for many sexually transmitted infections?
Chlamydias
Which bacteria group includes important pathogens causing diseases like anthrax and tetanus?
Gram-positive bacteria
Which bacterial group is known for its ability to perform oxygenic photosynthesis?
Cyanobacteria
What is the function of a capsule in prokaryotes?
Protects against the immune system
Which structure allows some prokaryotes to stick to their substrate or other individuals?
Fimbriae and pili
Which group of bacteria is known for its association with sexually transmitted diseases?
Chlamydias
Which type of bacteria are characterized by their spiral shape and are responsible for causing diseases like Lyme disease?
Spirochetes
Which group of bacteria has an outer membrane that protects them from the host's immune system?
Proteobacteria
Which group of bacteria is known for its ability to perform photosynthesis and produce oxygen as a byproduct?
Cyanobacteria
Practice mapping characteristics onto a phylogenetic tree based on Table 27.2 from a biology book published by Benjamin Cummings. This exercise is designed to take 5 minutes only.
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