Bacteria And Virus Flashcards
Domains of bacteria
Archaea
Bacteria (eu)
Characteristics of bacteria
Major food source
Smallest and simplest
Most abundant
Archaea
Closely related to eukaryotes
No peptidoglycan
Differs in cell walls membrane lipids genetics and metabolism
Found everywhere (extreme)
Bacteria (eu)
Gram negative (pink, small amounts) and gram positive (purple, large)
Cell wall
Protects
Cell membrane
In and out
Cytoplasm
Contains DNA ribosomes organic compounds
Chromosomes
Genetic info
Pills
Attach to surface and other cells
Flagellum
Propels cell
Outer membrane
Gram negative
Against antibiotics
Capsule
Protects cell and helps attach to others
Plasmids
Carries genes
Endospore
Contains DNA thick coated
Energy in bacteria
Photoheterotroph
Photoautotroph
Chemoheterotroph
Chemoautotroph