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What is the primary function of the lipopolysaccharide outer membrane?
What is the primary function of the lipopolysaccharide outer membrane?
What is the term for the lipid portion of the lipopolysaccharide molecule?
What is the term for the lipid portion of the lipopolysaccharide molecule?
What is the function of the O-antigen portion of the lipopolysaccharide molecule?
What is the function of the O-antigen portion of the lipopolysaccharide molecule?
What is the term for the toxic effect of the lipopolysaccharide molecule in a host's bloodstream or gastrointestinal tract?
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What is the characteristic of the Gram-negative bacterial cell wall?
What is the characteristic of the Gram-negative bacterial cell wall?
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What is the function of the phospholipid bilayer in the bacterial cell membrane?
What is the function of the phospholipid bilayer in the bacterial cell membrane?
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What is the term for the bacterial cytoplasmic membrane?
What is the term for the bacterial cytoplasmic membrane?
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What is the characteristic of the lipopolysaccharide molecule?
What is the characteristic of the lipopolysaccharide molecule?
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What is the function of the sterols in the membranes of mycoplasmas?
What is the function of the sterols in the membranes of mycoplasmas?
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What is the term for the lipopolysaccharide molecule that is unique to specific bacterial strains?
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What is the function of porins in the outer membrane?
What is the function of porins in the outer membrane?
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What is the region between the cytoplasmic and outer membranes called?
What is the region between the cytoplasmic and outer membranes called?
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What is the purpose of the lipid portion of the outer membrane?
What is the purpose of the lipid portion of the outer membrane?
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What is the location of the proton motive force?
What is the location of the proton motive force?
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What is the role of transport and signaling proteins in the cytoplasmic membrane?
What is the role of transport and signaling proteins in the cytoplasmic membrane?
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What is the relationship between the periplasmic space and the cytoplasmic membrane?
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What is the function of the outer membrane?
What is the function of the outer membrane?
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What is the role of the phospholipid bilayer in the outer membrane?
What is the role of the phospholipid bilayer in the outer membrane?
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What is the location of the phospholipid bilayer?
What is the location of the phospholipid bilayer?
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What is the purpose of the proton motive force?
What is the purpose of the proton motive force?
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What is the main purpose of ALPS?
What is the main purpose of ALPS?
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What is the primary goal of the ALPS approach?
What is the primary goal of the ALPS approach?
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What is the relationship between ALPS and the Joint Commission?
What is the relationship between ALPS and the Joint Commission?
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What is the role of the 'B' in ALPS?
What is the role of the 'B' in ALPS?
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What is the purpose of the 'S' in ALPS?
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What is the benefit of using ALPS in healthcare?
What is the benefit of using ALPS in healthcare?
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What is the focus of the 'P' in ALPS?
What is the focus of the 'P' in ALPS?
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What is the relationship between ALPS and risk management?
What is the relationship between ALPS and risk management?
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What is the outcome of using ALPS in healthcare?
What is the outcome of using ALPS in healthcare?
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What is the benefit of using ALPS in healthcare organizations?
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What is the main characteristic of Ribosomes?
What is the main characteristic of Ribosomes?
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What is the name of the researcher who discovered the Ribosomes?
What is the name of the researcher who discovered the Ribosomes?
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What is the size of the smaller subunit of the Ribosome?
What is the size of the smaller subunit of the Ribosome?
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What is the function of the larger subunit of the Ribosome?
What is the function of the larger subunit of the Ribosome?
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What is the name of the process by which Ribosomes synthesize proteins?
What is the name of the process by which Ribosomes synthesize proteins?
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What is the function of the mRNA in protein synthesis?
What is the function of the mRNA in protein synthesis?
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What is the name of the binding site on the Ribosome where the mRNA attaches?
What is the name of the binding site on the Ribosome where the mRNA attaches?
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What is the name of the process by which the Ribosome reads the mRNA?
What is the name of the process by which the Ribosome reads the mRNA?
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What is the function of the tRNA in protein synthesis?
What is the function of the tRNA in protein synthesis?
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What is the name of the complex formed by the Ribosome and the mRNA during protein synthesis?
What is the name of the complex formed by the Ribosome and the mRNA during protein synthesis?
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What percentage of substances are dissolved or suspended in water?
What percentage of substances are dissolved or suspended in water?
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What is the site of protein synthesis in the cell?
What is the site of protein synthesis in the cell?
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What is the term for the rates at which ribosomes move toward the bottom of a tube when the tube is rapidly spun in an instrument called a centrifuge?
What is the term for the rates at which ribosomes move toward the bottom of a tube when the tube is rapidly spun in an instrument called a centrifuge?
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What is the rate of whole bacterial ribosomes?
What is the rate of whole bacterial ribosomes?
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What is the effect of certain antibiotics on bacterial protein synthesis?
What is the effect of certain antibiotics on bacterial protein synthesis?
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What is the term for the long chains of ribosomes found in the cytoplasm of bacteria?
What is the term for the long chains of ribosomes found in the cytoplasm of bacteria?
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What is the main function of ribosomes in the cell?
What is the main function of ribosomes in the cell?
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What is the composition of ribosomes?
What is the composition of ribosomes?
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Where are ribosomes often found in the cell?
Where are ribosomes often found in the cell?
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What is the effect of certain antibiotics on eukaryotic cells?
What is the effect of certain antibiotics on eukaryotic cells?
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What is the main function of the cell membrane?
What is the main function of the cell membrane?
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What is the periplasmic space?
What is the periplasmic space?
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What is the function of the proteins in the bacterial cell membrane?
What is the function of the proteins in the bacterial cell membrane?
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What is the main component of the cytoplasm in prokaryotic cells?
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What is the function of flagella in bacteria?
What is the function of flagella in bacteria?
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What is the difference between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?
What is the difference between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?
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What is the function of the cell membrane in terms of material movement?
What is the function of the cell membrane in terms of material movement?
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What is the composition of the periplasm?
What is the composition of the periplasm?
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What is the function of the peptidoglycan in the periplasm?
What is the function of the peptidoglycan in the periplasm?
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What is the purpose of the bacterial cell membrane?
What is the purpose of the bacterial cell membrane?
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What is the function of magnetosomes in certain bacteria?
What is the function of magnetosomes in certain bacteria?
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What type of inclusion body is known for storing sulphur and polyphosphate?
What type of inclusion body is known for storing sulphur and polyphosphate?
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What is the main function of inclusion bodies in bacteria?
What is the main function of inclusion bodies in bacteria?
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What type of inclusion body is responsible for maintaining buoyancy of the cell?
What type of inclusion body is responsible for maintaining buoyancy of the cell?
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What is the term for the process of storing food reserves in inclusion bodies?
What is the term for the process of storing food reserves in inclusion bodies?
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What is the main component of magnetosomes?
What is the main component of magnetosomes?
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What type of bacteria are known to have gas vacuoles?
What type of bacteria are known to have gas vacuoles?
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What is the term for the movement of bacteria towards or away from a stimulus?
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What is the primary function of the glycocalyx in bacteria?
What is the primary function of the glycocalyx in bacteria?
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What is the function of the glycocalyx in bacteria?
What is the function of the glycocalyx in bacteria?
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What type of compound is often stored in inclusion bodies?
What type of compound is often stored in inclusion bodies?
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What is the main function of pili in bacteria?
What is the main function of pili in bacteria?
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What is the function of volutin or metachromatic granules?
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What is the primary function of the fimbriae in bacteria?
What is the primary function of the fimbriae in bacteria?
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What is the term for a loose, water-soluble glycocalyx?
What is the term for a loose, water-soluble glycocalyx?
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What is the primary function of the glycocalyx in facilitating the attachment of bacteria to host cells?
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What is the primary function of a capsule in bacteria?
What is the primary function of a capsule in bacteria?
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What is the primary function of the outer membrane in Gram-negative bacteria?
What is the primary function of the outer membrane in Gram-negative bacteria?
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What is the role of glycocalyx in the ability of pathogenic bacteria to cause disease?
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What is the primary function of ATP in the muscle cells?
What is the primary function of ATP in the muscle cells?
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What is the composition of a glycocalyx?
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What is the role of ATP in the muscle contraction process?
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What is the primary function of the periplasmic space in Gram-negative bacteria?
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What is the term for a glycocalyx that is composed of organized repeating units of organic chemicals firmly attached to the cell surface?
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What is the result of ATP hydrolysis in muscle cells?
What is the result of ATP hydrolysis in muscle cells?
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What is the primary function of the phospholipid bilayer in the bacterial cell membrane?
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What is the role of slime layers in bacteria?
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What is the primary source of energy for muscle contraction?
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What is the primary function of the lipopolysaccharide molecule in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria?
What is the primary function of the lipopolysaccharide molecule in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria?
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What is the function of the capsule in pathogenic bacteria?
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What is the role of calcium ions in muscle contraction?
What is the role of calcium ions in muscle contraction?
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What is the role of glycocalyx in the survival of bacteria?
What is the role of glycocalyx in the survival of bacteria?
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What is the result of muscle contraction?
What is the result of muscle contraction?
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What is the function of myosin heads in muscle contraction?
What is the function of myosin heads in muscle contraction?
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What is the term for the process of drying in bacteria?
What is the term for the process of drying in bacteria?
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What is the role of actin filaments in muscle contraction?
What is the role of actin filaments in muscle contraction?
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What is the result of ATP binding to myosin heads?
What is the result of ATP binding to myosin heads?
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What is the role of ATP in the muscle relaxation process?
What is the role of ATP in the muscle relaxation process?
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What is the function of the glycocalyx in the bacterial cell?
What is the function of the glycocalyx in the bacterial cell?
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What is the term for the toxic effect of the lipopolysaccharide molecule in a host's bloodstream or gastrointestinal tract?
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What is the characteristic of the Gram-negative bacterial cell wall?
What is the characteristic of the Gram-negative bacterial cell wall?
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What is the primary function of fimbriae in bacteria?
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What is the main function of endospores?
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What is the main difference between pili and fimbriae?
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Which of the following bacteria produce endospores?
Which of the following bacteria produce endospores?
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What is the function of the phospholipid bilayer in the bacterial cell membrane?
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What is the function of flagella in bacteria?
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What is the term for the bacterial cytoplasmic membrane?
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What is the purpose of autoclaving at 121°C?
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What is the characteristic of the lipopolysaccharide molecule?
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What is the composition of the core of an endospore?
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How do bacteria use fimbriae to attach to surfaces?
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What is the role of glycocalyces in biofilm formation?
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Why are endospores highly resistant to heat?
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What is the function of the sterols in the membranes of mycoplasmas?
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What is the function of the cortex in an endospore?
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What is the term for the lipopolysaccharide molecule that is unique to specific bacterial strains?
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What is the function of conjugation pili?
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What is the characteristic of bacteria that have fimbriae?
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What is the function of porins in the outer membrane?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of endospores?
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What is the role of fimbriae in biofilm formation?
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What is the region between the cytoplasmic and outer membranes called?
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What is the purpose of the exosporium in an endospore?
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Why are endospores of pathogens such as Clostridium botulinum resistant to boiling?
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What is the primary function of flagella in conjunction with fimbriae?
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Study Notes
Lipid Bilayer and Fatty Acid Chains
- Lipid molecules in the cell membrane extend their fatty acid chains towards the surface, forming a barrier between the cell and its environment
- The phosphate-containing ends of the lipid molecules are water-loving (hydrophilic), allowing them to interact with the aqueous environment
- The fatty acid chains are non-polar (hydrophobic), forming the interior of the membrane
- This structure allows the membrane to act as a permeability barrier, controlling the movement of molecules in and out of the cell
Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) in Gram-Negative Bacteria
- Also called endotoxin, LPS is an important component of the outer membrane in Gram-negative bacteria
- The lipid A portion is toxic and can be released when the bacterial cell wall is broken down
- The O-antigen portion consists of sugar molecules and is the primary site recognized by antibodies
- Variability in the O-antigen chain can cause problems with the immune response
- The highly charged LPS gives Gram-negative cell walls an overall negative charge
Bacterial Cell Membrane Functions
- Acts as a permeability barrier, regulating the movement of molecules in and out of the cell
- Serves as the location for transport of molecules into the cell
- Involved in energy conservation by generating a proton motive force
- Contains the bases of flagella, which cause the flagella to move
- Some membrane proteins respond to chemical substances in the environment
Periplasmic Space
- Many bacteria have a gap between the cell wall and the outer membrane, called the periplasmic space
- This space can be easily observed in Gram-negative bacteria using electron microscopy
- The periplasmic space contains peptidoglycan, protein components, and metabolites
- Periplasmic spaces are rarely observed in Gram-positive bacteria
Cytoplasm
- The cytoplasm of prokaryotic cells is the semi-fluid substance inside the cell membrane
- Prokaryotic cells typically have only a few clearly defined structures, such as chromosomes and ribosomes
- The cytoplasm is where the majority of cellular activities and processes take place### Cytoplasm Composition
- Cytoplasm makes up about four-fifths of the water in cells
- Contains dissolved or suspended substances including:
- Enzymes and other proteins
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Variety of inorganic ions
- Many chemical reactions, both anabolic and catabolic, occur in the cytoplasm
Ribosomes
- Composed of a complex of protein and RNA
- Site of protein synthesis in the cell
- Abundant in bacterial cytoplasm, often grouped in long chains called polyribosomes
- Nearly spherical, stain densely, and contain a large subunit and a small subunit
- Serve as sites for protein synthesis
- Relative sizes of ribosomes and their subunits can be determined by measuring their sedimentation rates
- Bacterial ribosomes (70S) are smaller than eukaryotic ribosomes (80S)
- Some antibiotics target 70S ribosomes and disrupt bacterial protein synthesis without affecting 80S ribosomes in eukaryotic cells
Inclusion Bodies
- Granular structures found in cytoplasm of certain bacteria
- Act as food reserves, containing organic compounds like starch, glycogen, or lipids
- Can also store sulfur and polyphosphate (known as volutin or metachromatic granules)
- Magnetosomes contain iron oxide to help orient bacteria
- Gas vacuoles maintain buoyancy in some bacteria
Glycocalyx and Capsule
- Some cells have a gelatinous, sticky substance surrounding the outside called a glycocalyx
- Glycocalyx may be polysaccharides, polypeptides, or both
- When the glycocalyx is organized into a firm, attached layer, it is called a capsule
- Capsules and slime layers protect cells from desiccation
- Present in many pathogenic bacteria, aiding survival and disease-causing ability
- Slime layers help bacteria attach to surfacesHere are the study notes for the provided text:
Bacterial Cell Structure and Function
- Glycocalyx: a layer of carbohydrate molecules on the surface of bacterial cells, and plays a role in adhesion and biofilm formation.
Fimbriae and Pili
- Fimbriae: rod-like proteinaceous extensions on the surface of bacterial cells, used for attachment to surfaces and other cells.
- Pili (also called conjugation pili): longer, thinner structures composed of a protein called pilin, used for DNA transfer between cells.
- Functions of fimbriae and pili include:
- Attachment to surfaces and other cells
- Biofilm formation
- DNA transfer
Flagella
- Flagella: long, hair-like structures used for locomotion in many bacteria.
- Consist of three main components: basal body, hook, and filament.
- Function in movement and propulsion of bacterial cells.
Adhesion and Biofilm Formation
- Bacteria use fimbriae and glycocalyx to adhere to surfaces and other cells.
- Biofilms are formed when bacteria adhere to surfaces and produce a matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS).
- Biofilms provide protection for bacteria from environmental stresses and host immune responses.
Conjugation and DNA Transfer
- Conjugation pili are used for DNA transfer between bacterial cells.
- This process involves the direct transfer of DNA from one cell to another through a specialized pilus.
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Understand the structure and function of lipid bilayers and fatty acid chains in cell membranes, including their hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions.