Bacteria Flashcards
1) type of cell which lacks a nucleus and other organelles
Prokaryote
The smallest and most common microorganisms
Eubacteria
of the two bacterial kingdoms, this kingdom is more closely related to eukaryotes
Eubacteria
hese are the most ancient organisms and live in harsh environments
Archaebacteria
- bacteria cell walls which contain peptidoglycan (gram positive), stain this colour
Purple
Gram negative cells stain this colour
Pink
Part of the cell responsible for controlling what enters and exits the bacterium
Cell membrane
peptidoglycan is found in this structure in Eubacteria
Cell wall
some bacteria are propelled by this structure
flagellum
10) a random change in the DNA of bacteria
mutation
bacteria that can survive with or without oxygen
facultative anaerobes
bacteria that require a constant supply of oxygen in order to live
obligate aerobes
bacteria that live in the absence of oxygen
obligate anaerobes
bacteria play a major role in the “fixation” of this gas into a form which is usable by plants
nitrogen
15) sphere shaped bacteria are called
coccus