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What is the size range of prokaryotes?
What is the size range of prokaryotes?
- 15-20µm
- 5-10µm
- 0.5-5µm (correct)
- 10-15µm
Where is the circular chromosome located in prokaryotes?
Where is the circular chromosome located in prokaryotes?
- Cytoplasm
- Nucleus
- Nucleoid (correct)
- Plasma membrane
What constitutes a selective barrier with the environment in prokaryotes?
What constitutes a selective barrier with the environment in prokaryotes?
- Cytoplasm
- Cell wall
- Plasma membrane (correct)
- Nucleoid
What is the content of the cytoplasm in prokaryotes?
What is the content of the cytoplasm in prokaryotes?
What is the process by which bacteria can exchange DNA through a virus called bacteriophage?
What is the process by which bacteria can exchange DNA through a virus called bacteriophage?
Which structure contains genes required to make the pilus and can be transferred from the donor to the receiver during conjugation?
Which structure contains genes required to make the pilus and can be transferred from the donor to the receiver during conjugation?
What is the term for the resistance plasmid which contains both the antibiotic resistance genes and the genes coding for the sex pilus?
What is the term for the resistance plasmid which contains both the antibiotic resistance genes and the genes coding for the sex pilus?
What is the process by which bacteria can release their DNA, which can be taken up by another bacteria directly from the extracellular environment?
What is the process by which bacteria can release their DNA, which can be taken up by another bacteria directly from the extracellular environment?
Which process involves the establishment of a mating bridge and the transfer of a plasmid from the donor to the receiver?
Which process involves the establishment of a mating bridge and the transfer of a plasmid from the donor to the receiver?
What can alter genes coding for proteins that are the target of antibiotic, leading to genetic variation between bacterial strains?
What can alter genes coding for proteins that are the target of antibiotic, leading to genetic variation between bacterial strains?
What can be transmitted vertically through inheritance, leading to the heritability of the acquired resistance?
What can be transmitted vertically through inheritance, leading to the heritability of the acquired resistance?
What can be used in molecular biology laboratories to create new bacterial strains and clone a gene?
What can be used in molecular biology laboratories to create new bacterial strains and clone a gene?
Which structure helps bacteria to adhere to substrates or other cells?
Which structure helps bacteria to adhere to substrates or other cells?
What is the function of a capsule in bacteria?
What is the function of a capsule in bacteria?
What do bacteria lack in terms of organelles?
What do bacteria lack in terms of organelles?
Which type of bacteria tend to be more resistant to antibiotics?
Which type of bacteria tend to be more resistant to antibiotics?
What is the role of histones in cells?
What is the role of histones in cells?
What is the primary function of flagella in bacteria?
What is the primary function of flagella in bacteria?
What is the main energy source for photoautotrophs?
What is the main energy source for photoautotrophs?
What is the primary carbon source for chemoautotrophs?
What is the primary carbon source for chemoautotrophs?
What is the primary energy source for chemoheterotrophs?
What is the primary energy source for chemoheterotrophs?
What is the process of reproduction in bacteria by simple division in half?
What is the process of reproduction in bacteria by simple division in half?
What is the role of primary producers in food webs?
What is the role of primary producers in food webs?
What did Dr. Richard Lenski's Long-Term Evolutionary Experiment (LTEE) demonstrate about bacteria?
What did Dr. Richard Lenski's Long-Term Evolutionary Experiment (LTEE) demonstrate about bacteria?
Explain the difference between bacteria and archaea based on morphological and anatomical characteristics.
Explain the difference between bacteria and archaea based on morphological and anatomical characteristics.
Discuss the importance of prokaryotes in the ecosystem, providing both quantitative and qualitative examples.
Discuss the importance of prokaryotes in the ecosystem, providing both quantitative and qualitative examples.
Describe the mechanisms that can lead to the evolution of antibiotic resistance in bacteria.
Describe the mechanisms that can lead to the evolution of antibiotic resistance in bacteria.
Explain three processes that can lead to the formation of a recombinant bacteria.
Explain three processes that can lead to the formation of a recombinant bacteria.
Explain the process of conjugation in bacteria and how it contributes to the spread of antibiotic resistance.
Explain the process of conjugation in bacteria and how it contributes to the spread of antibiotic resistance.
Describe the process of transduction in bacteria and how it facilitates the exchange of genetic material.
Describe the process of transduction in bacteria and how it facilitates the exchange of genetic material.
What is the role of transformation in bacteria, and how is it utilized in molecular biology laboratories?
What is the role of transformation in bacteria, and how is it utilized in molecular biology laboratories?
How does the F factor (Fertility factor) contribute to the spread of antibiotic resistance in bacteria?
How does the F factor (Fertility factor) contribute to the spread of antibiotic resistance in bacteria?
Explain how antibiotic resistance can be transmitted vertically through inheritance in bacteria.
Explain how antibiotic resistance can be transmitted vertically through inheritance in bacteria.
What are the four main processes through which bacteria can exchange genetic material?
What are the four main processes through which bacteria can exchange genetic material?
How do many new antibiotics target different cellular components compared to existing antibiotics?
How do many new antibiotics target different cellular components compared to existing antibiotics?
Discuss the potential implications of bacteria being able to exchange DNA through conjugation, transduction, and transformation in the context of antibiotic resistance and genetic variation.
Discuss the potential implications of bacteria being able to exchange DNA through conjugation, transduction, and transformation in the context of antibiotic resistance and genetic variation.
Explain the differences between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria based on the structure of their cell wall and their antibiotic resistance.
Explain the differences between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria based on the structure of their cell wall and their antibiotic resistance.
Describe the nutritional requirements of bacteria and archaea, and their roles in infectious diseases and the human microbiome.
Describe the nutritional requirements of bacteria and archaea, and their roles in infectious diseases and the human microbiome.
Discuss the process of asexual reproduction in bacteria and the distinct phases of population growth.
Discuss the process of asexual reproduction in bacteria and the distinct phases of population growth.
Explain the significance of Dr. Richard Lenski's Long-Term Evolutionary Experiment with E. coli in demonstrating rapid evolution and adaptation in bacteria.
Explain the significance of Dr. Richard Lenski's Long-Term Evolutionary Experiment with E. coli in demonstrating rapid evolution and adaptation in bacteria.
Describe the challenges posed by antibiotic resistance in bacteria and its impact on the treatment of bacterial infections.
Describe the challenges posed by antibiotic resistance in bacteria and its impact on the treatment of bacterial infections.
Discuss the roles of fimbriae and capsules in prokaryotic cells, and how they contribute to bacterial adhesion and protection.
Discuss the roles of fimbriae and capsules in prokaryotic cells, and how they contribute to bacterial adhesion and protection.
Explain the role of prokaryotes, such as cyanobacteria, in food webs and their ability to assimilate minerals into biomass.
Explain the role of prokaryotes, such as cyanobacteria, in food webs and their ability to assimilate minerals into biomass.
Discuss the diverse nutritional requirements of bacteria and archaea, and their classification based on energy and carbon sources.
Discuss the diverse nutritional requirements of bacteria and archaea, and their classification based on energy and carbon sources.
Explain the process of bacterial evolution and the challenges associated with antibiotic resistance.
Explain the process of bacterial evolution and the challenges associated with antibiotic resistance.
Describe the structure and composition of bacterial cell walls, and their role in antibiotic resistance.
Describe the structure and composition of bacterial cell walls, and their role in antibiotic resistance.
Discuss the roles of bacteria and archaea in infectious diseases and their impact on the human microbiome.
Discuss the roles of bacteria and archaea in infectious diseases and their impact on the human microbiome.
Explain the differences between bacterial and archaeal cell walls, highlighting their structural components and functions.
Explain the differences between bacterial and archaeal cell walls, highlighting their structural components and functions.
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Study Notes
Prokaryotic Cell Structures and Functions
- Fimbriae are short appendages that aid bacteria in adhering to substrates or other cells.
- Capsules are dense layers of polysaccharides or proteins that surround the cell wall, providing protection and aiding in adhesion.
- Prokaryotes lack organelles and histones, but bacteria have a protective cell wall made of peptidoglycan, while archaea have a different structure made of pseudomurein.
- Bacteria can be classified into Gram-positive and Gram-negative based on the structure of their cell wall, with Gram-negative bacteria being more resistant to antibiotics due to their outer membrane.
- Bacteria such as Clostridium tetani, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Yersinia pestis are associated with diseases and infections.
- The nutritional requirements of bacteria and archaea vary, and they play a role in infectious diseases and the human microbiome, with a ratio of 1:10^12 human cells to bacteria.
- Bacteria and archaea have diverse nutritional requirements, and they can be classified based on their energy and carbon sources as phototrophs, chemotrophs, photoautotrophs, photoheterotrophs, chemoautotrophs, and chemoheterotrophs.
- Prokaryotes, such as cyanobacteria, play crucial roles in food webs by absorbing energy from the environment and assimilating minerals into biomass.
- Asexual reproduction in bacteria occurs through binary fission, resulting in exponential population growth with distinct phases: lag, log, stationary, and death.
- Prokaryotes can evolve rapidly, as demonstrated by Dr. Richard Lenski's Long-Term Evolutionary Experiment with E. coli, showing adaptation to harsh conditions and rapid evolution despite their small size and genome.
- Bacteria can evolve resistance to antibiotics, posing a challenge in the treatment of bacterial infections.
- The presence of antibiotic resistance in bacteria underscores the importance of understanding their evolution and genetic recombination.
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