Bacteria and Viruses Flashcards
1
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the study of microscopic organisms
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microbiology
2
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two kingsoms that include bacteria
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archaebacteria and eubacteria
3
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have no memebrane bound organelles
A
prokaryotes
4
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controls what comes in and out of a cell
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cell membrane
5
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helps maintain the cells shape
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cell wall
6
Q
keeps the cell from drying out
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capsule
7
Q
contains the genes for making proteins
A
double-stranded DNA
8
Q
carry out protein translation
A
ribosomes
9
Q
contains extra genetic information
A
plasmids
10
Q
helps bacteria stick to surfaces
A
pilus
11
Q
helps cells move
A
flagella
12
Q
Bacteria in a spherical shape
A
coccus
13
Q
bacteria in a rod-shape
A
bacillus
14
Q
bacteria in a corkscrew shape
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spirillum
15
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bacteria in a coiled shape
A
spirochaeta
