Bacteria cell structures Flashcards
define glycoalyx/ capsule
gel like layer that adheres to external surface of the cell wall
what is the composition of the glycocalyx/ capsule?
polysaccharide (sugar), proteins, or both (glycoprotein)
what is the glycocalyx/ capsule other functions?
- )capsules protect bacteria cells from dehydration during periods of drying
- )capsules create a sticky surface on bacteria cell causing cells to adhere to each other
- )capsules mediate adherence of bacteria to host tissue surface aiding bacteria to establish infection
- )capsules protect bacteria from phagocytosis or engulfment by phagocytic cells
define phagocytosis
cellular “eating”
can some white blood cells carry out phagocytosis?
YES
which bacteria is easier to phagocytize?
unencapsulated
what does the cell wall’s composition depend on?
the bacteria
define peptidoglycan
a complex polysaccharide found in the cell wall of most (not all) bacteria
what does peptidoglycan provide?
rigidity to help maintain cell shape
what are examples of atypical bacteria?
- )archaebacteria have a cell wall but lack peptidoglycan (considered the oldest living organism on earth)
- )mycoplasma bacteria do NOT have a cell wall (has no definitive shape)
what are the cell wall functions?
- )Determines the shape of the bacteria cell
- )Protects cell from osmotic or water pressure changes
- )Holds the cell together and represents the external boundary of the cell
what color is the stain of a gram positive bacteria cell wall stain?
purple
what color is the stain of a gram negative bacteria cell wall stain?
pink-red
what 3 things do gram positive cell wall consist of?
- )peptidoglycan layer is 25 nanometers (nm) many layers
- )teichoic acid creates links between peptidoglycan layer
- )NO outer extra membrane
what 3 things do gram negative cell wall consist of?
- )peptidoglycan layer is 3 nanometer (nm) single layer
- )NO teichoic acid because there is only 1 layer of peptidoglycan
- )outer membrane: lipopoly- saccharide(LPS) bilayer
LPS molecule creates __________ membrane
selective
LPD can be _______ to animal or human in high quantities
TOXIC
can LPS elicit and immune response to help create immunity for future encounters?
YES
LPS can make bacteria cell _____ sensitive to certain antibiotics
LESS
what effect does penicillin have on the cell wall?
interferes with peptidoglycan linkages
what is the peptidoglycan content for gram positive cell wall?
80%-90% of cell wall
what is the peptidoglycan content for gram negative cell wall?
2%-12% of cell wall
are gram postive cell wall sensitive to penicilin?
YES
are gram negative cell wall sensitive to penicilin?
typically NO
what is the cell membranes composition?
60% Protein - 40% Lipid
is the phosphate head hydrophilic?
YES
hydro=?
water
philic= ?
loving
are fatty acid cells hydrophobic?
YES BITCH
phobc=?
fearing
pphospholipid bilayer is embedded with ________
protein
which part of the phospholipid is facing out and which part is facing inward?
phosphate head is facing out because its hydrophilic.
Fatty acid tail is facing inward because its hydrophobic.
does penicillin effect mycoplasmas? why or why no?
NO. because mycoplasma bacteria do NOT have a cell wall, there is no peptidoglycan to destroy, penicillin can not treat a mycoplasma infection
what are the functions of cell membrane?
- )surrounds cytplasm
- )boundary of cell
- ) selective membrane
- ) anchor DNA molecule (not necessary in eukaryotes because DNA is protected in nucleus)
- )site of cell metabolism or ATP production
what is the composition of flagellum?
long strands of protein
what are the functions of flagellum?
- )used for locomotion
2. )establish infection
define positive chemotaxis
movement TOWARD a favorable environment such a food source
define negative chemotaxis
move AWAY from a harmful environment such as a toxic chemicals
what is the composition of pilus/ pili?
hollow tubes of protein
what type of structure is pilus/ pili?
rigid
does pilus/pili extend from cell?
YES
what is pilus/pili function?
- ) NO role in motility
- ) attach bacteria to body tissue
- ) “sex” pili allow tranfer of DNA between bacteria cells (conjugation)
conjugation represents one way to do what?
one way that antibiotic resistance may be transferred between bacteria cells
what are the 5 contents of the cytoplasm?
- )chromosome or DNA molecule
- )plasmids
- )ribosome
- )storage granules
a) metachromatic granule b)glycogen granule
define metachromatic granule
store extra phosphate
define glycogen granule
storage form of glucose
what is a plasmid?
small extra circular pieces of DNA not part of the main DNA chromosome
how plasmind are there per cell?
0-100 per bacteria cell
what do plasmids encode?
useful information such as antibiotic resistance
are ribosomes free floating in prokaryote cells?
YES
can endospore reproduce?
NO.
where can Metachromatic Granules be found in?
found in the cytoplasm of some bacteria such as the bacteria that cause Diphtheria disease
how can endspores be formed?
by certain sporm forming bacteria
define sporulation
reference to the production of 1 spore from 1 vegetative bacteria cell. It is always a 1 to 1 ratio.
what initiates spore formation?
reduced food supply or adverse environmental conditions