Bacteria And Viruses Flashcards
Why can bacteria be useful to humans?
Bacteria will help us digest certain foods
What structure does bacteria make to withstand severe conditions?
Endospore
What protein does bacterial cell walls have?
Peptidoglycan
What term do we use for the small appendages bacteria uses to communicate or attach to things?
Pili
How can you best describe a vaccine?
Something that prepares the body to FIGHT an infection
What are viruses made of?
DNA in a protein coat
How many chromosomes do bacteria have?
One circular chromosome
What is the term for bacteria exchanging genetic material?
Conjugation
Why is it beneficial for plants to have bacteria in the soil?
Bacteria allows plants to take in Nitrogen
Why can’t an inactive vaccine make you sick?
Viruses injected are already dead
What is the correct organization of size:
SMALLEST TO LARGEST
Virus -> Bacteria -> Human Cell
What kind of bacteria uses sunlight to make sugar?
Cyanobacteria
What does Prokaryote mean?
BEFORE THE NUCLEUS
What is the shape of Cocci?
Sphere shaped
What is the shape of Spirilli?
Spiral shaped