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Which characteristic differentiates viruses from other microorganisms?
Which characteristic differentiates viruses from other microorganisms?
- Viruses consist of multiple cells.
- Viruses lack cellular structure and cannot reproduce alone. (correct)
- Viruses are visible with a standard microscope.
- Viruses can reproduce independently.
All bacteria in the Monera kingdom are multicellular organisms.
All bacteria in the Monera kingdom are multicellular organisms.
False (B)
Name three forms of the bacteria.
Name three forms of the bacteria.
cocos, bacilos, vibrios, espirilos
Bacteria that produce their own food through photosynthesis are classified as ______.
Bacteria that produce their own food through photosynthesis are classified as ______.
Match the nutritional mode to its corresponding description:
Match the nutritional mode to its corresponding description:
What environmental adaptation allows certain bacteria to endure harsh conditions?
What environmental adaptation allows certain bacteria to endure harsh conditions?
What type of reproduction is characteristic of bacteria?
What type of reproduction is characteristic of bacteria?
Protos are prokaryotic organisms.
Protos are prokaryotic organisms.
How do heterotrophic bacteria obtain their nutrients?
How do heterotrophic bacteria obtain their nutrients?
What makes bacteria in the Monera kingdom unique?
What makes bacteria in the Monera kingdom unique?
Flashcards
Microorganisms
Microorganisms
Living entities visible only under a microscope.
Reino Moreras (Bacteria)
Reino Moreras (Bacteria)
A kingdom that includes bacteria which are unicellular and prokaryotic.
Unicellular and prokaryotes
Unicellular and prokaryotes
Single-celled organisms lacking a nucleus and other complex organelles.
Bacilos
Bacilos
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Coccos
Coccos
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Espirilos
Espirilos
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Autótrofos
Autótrofos
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Heteratrofos
Heteratrofos
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Asexual per bijpartición
Asexual per bijpartición
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Study Notes
Microorganisms Summary
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Microorganisms are living beings only visible with microscopes
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Microorganisms include Bacteria (Monera Kingdom), Protozoa (Protoctista Kingdom), and microscopic Fungi (Fungi Kingdom)
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Viruses are not living beings because they lack cells and cannot reproduce on their own
Monera Kingdom (Bacteria)
- Unicellular and prokaryotic
- Live in different and extreme environments
Bacteria Forms
- Bacilli
- Cocci
- Vibrios
- Spirilla
Bacteria Nutrition
- Autotrophs produce their food
- Heterotrophs feed on other living beings or organic matter
Relationship with the Environment
- Bacteria can live alone or in colonies
- Some move with flagella and others are immobile
- They form spores to resist extreme conditions
Reproduction
- Asexual by bipartition
Fungi
- Include pluri-celled organisms
- Cells that compose the fungi are known as hyphae and together they create the mycelium of the fungi
- Can be saprophytes, symbiots and parasites
- Reproduce by gems
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