Archaea, Bacteria, Viruses Flashcards
What are micro-organisms?
How many cell(s) are bacteria made of?
1
What is the difference between Archaea and Bacteria?
Archaea -Extreme/ Bacteria -Everywhere
Common shapes of Bacteria?
rod, spiral, and round
What is the difference between a Eukaryote and a Prokaryote?
Eukaryote - Nucleus/Prokaryote - No Nucleus
What is Prokaryote Reproduction commonly called?
binary fission
What is a thick-walled protective wall that helps bacteria resist harsh conditions?
endospore
What is a virus?
Particle that gets inside a cell and often destroys the cell
What are the 4 basic virus shapes?
Crystal, Spheres, Cylinders, Phages
A microscopic particle that CANNOT reproduce on its own.
virus
Viruses are living organisms.
False
Bacteria that help break down dead material are called 2
decomposers
Bacteria that get their nutrients by feeding on other organisms are called..
consumers
Bacteria that make their own food are called
producers
What type of reproduction do archaea demonstrate?
asexual
A tick relies on another living organism for its resources. What is that living thing called? 2
host