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Which microorganism is responsible for the production of vitamin D?
Which of the following vitamins is produced by Corynebacterium?
Which organism is categorized as a photoautotroph?
Which type of trophic lifestyle does a chemolithotroph exemplify?
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Which of the following is a source of riboflavin production?
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What type of organism does NOT fall under the category of saprobes?
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Which group of organisms is primarily composed of free-living microorganisms that feed on organic detritus?
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Which of the following organisms is involved in the production of β-carotene?
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What type of nutrients are primarily required for protein synthesis?
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Which group of microorganisms can utilize reduced inorganic compounds as electron donors?
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What is the minimum number of additional ingredients required for the growth of Neisseria?
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Which of the following statements about organic nutrients is correct?
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Which type of energy-gathering organism is capable of using light energy?
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What is a primary role of vitamins in cellular processes?
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Which type of organism requires only glucose and a few inorganic salts for growth?
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What type of molecules are purines and pyrimidines primarily needed for?
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Which of the following accurately describes the relationship of symbionts with their hosts?
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What is a characteristic feature of parasites as stated in the content?
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Which of the following statements about decomposers is true?
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Which statement accurately reflects the role of cell walls in bacteria, algae, and fungi?
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In terms of nutritional classification, how many classes can a species typically belong to?
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What mechanism do halobacteria utilize to maintain their internal environments in high salinity areas?
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Which type of protein is primarily responsible for facilitated diffusion of ions across the plasma membrane?
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What is a key characteristic of carrier proteins in facilitated diffusion?
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In what condition do cells typically utilize active transport?
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Which of the following statements about simple diffusion is correct?
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What type of molecules commonly utilize facilitated diffusion to enter cells?
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What is one reason why amoebas require an alternative form of protection in their environment?
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How do channel proteins facilitate the movement of ions across the plasma membrane?
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What characterizes the group translocation system in active transport?
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Which statement is true regarding ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters?
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In which type of active transport are two molecules transported in opposite directions?
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What is the primary function of co-transport systems in active transport?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of active transport system mentioned?
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What process involves the cell expending energy to move large molecules or particles across the membrane?
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Which component is involved in ATP-binding cassette transporters?
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Symport transporters are characterized by which of the following?
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Study Notes
Nutritional Requirements
- Cells need chemical elements, but obtain them primarily as compounds
- Nutrients come from a vast variety of sources
- Heterotrophic organisms require organic carbon, obtained from other sources
- Organic nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids often provide multiple required elements
- Not all heterotrophs can use the same organic carbon sources
- Some organic nutrients are already usable (monosaccharides, amino acids) but larger molecules must be digested
- Organisms that harvest energy from light are called phototrophs
- Organisms that obtain energy by metabolizing chemical compounds are called chemotrophs
- Chemotrophs using reduced inorganic compounds as electron donors are called lithotrophs (Chemolithotrophs, Photolithotrophs)
- Chemotrophs using organic compounds as electron donors are called organotrophs (Chemoorganotrophs, Photoorganotrophs)
Essential Growth Factors
- Amino acids are required for protein synthesis
- Purines and pyrimidines are needed for nucleic acid synthesis (DNA and RNA)
- Vitamins are needed as coenzymes and functional groups of enzymes
- E. coli does not require additional growth factors, only glucose and six different inorganic salts
- Neisseria requires at least 40 additional ingredients, including 7 vitamins
- Enterococcus faecalis needs 8 different vitamins for growth
- Many microorganisms synthesize large quantities of vitamins, including:
- Vitamin C (Corynebacterium)
- Vitamin B12 (Streptomyces, Pseudomonas)
- Vitamin D (Saccharomyces)
- β-carotene (Dunaliella)
- Riboflavin (B2) (Clostridium & Candida)
Nutritional Types of Organisms
- Photoautotrophs (Photolithotrophs) are primary producers, harnessing energy from sunlight and inorganic carbon
- Photoheterotrophs (Photoorganotrophs) use light as energy and organic compounds as carbon
- Chemoautotrophs (Chemolithotrophs) are primary producers in environments lacking sunlight, using chemicals as energy
- Chemoheterotrophs (Chemoorganotrophs) rely on organic compounds for energy and carbon
- Saprobes are free-living organisms that feed on dead organic matter - they decompose and decay organic remains
- Parasites live in or on a host, harming them to obtain nutrients
- Symbionts live in close association with a host, often relying on their host's organic compounds for survival
Transport Mechanisms
- Cells transport nutrients into the cell and waste out of it
- Cell walls (in bacteria, algae, fungi) act as partial, non-selective barriers
- Amoebas lack cell walls and must expend energy to maintain osmotic balance
- Halobacteria thrive in high salt environments and actively absorb salt to maintain osmotic balance
Diffusion
- Simple diffusion occurs through the phospholipid bilayer, allowing small, nonpolar molecules to pass
- Facilitated diffusion uses membrane proteins (channel or carrier proteins) for movement of specific molecules
- Channel proteins provide passageways for ions (porins)
- Carrier proteins bind and transport molecules across the membrane, changing shape to do so
Active Transport
- Important for organisms in nutrient-starved conditions
- Active transport is a means of moving molecules against concentration gradients, requiring energy
- Types of active transport:
- Carrier-mediated active transport: uses carrier proteins and ATP to move molecules across the membrane
- Group translocation system: transports a molecule while chemically modifying it, often used for sugar transport
- ATP-binding cassette transporters (ABC transporters): use soluble cassette proteins, membrane transport proteins and ATP hydrolysis to move solutes
- Cotransport system: couples the movement of one molecule to the movement of another, can be symport (same direction) or antiport (opposite directions)
Cytosis
- Used for transport of large molecules, particles, liquids, or even cells, requiring energy expenditure:
- Endocytosis: intake of substances into the cell
- Exocytosis: release of substances from the cell
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This quiz covers the essential nutritional requirements for cells, focusing on the sources of nutrients essential for heterotrophic and phototrophic organisms. It also delves into the classifications of chemotrophs and organotrophs, along with the importance of amino acids in growth. Test your knowledge on these fundamental biological concepts.
