11.1 Flashcards
1
Q
What are some types of micro-organisms?
A
- Bacteria
- Viruses
- Fungi
2
Q
Why is studying bacteria important to society?
A
- Nutrient recycling in ecosystems
- Genetic manipulation
- Production of antibiotics
3
Q
List some structures that exist outside the cell walls of bacteria, and their functions
A
- Flagella (motility)
- Fimbriae/Pili (Attachment/conjugation)
- Capsules (protect against phagocytosis)
