Bio 180: Exam 3 Flashcards
Prokaryotic
Plasma Membrane
DNA in single circle
Cytoplasm
No membrane-bound organelles
Bacteria and Archae differ
External Cell Wall
-bacteria include peptidoglycan
Plasma membrane
- archae have unique phosopholipids
DNA
- archae is associated with histones
DNA/RNA polymerases&ribosomes are distinct in bacteria
Phototrophs
light used to create ATP
Organotrophs
organic molecules with high potential energy used to create ATP
Lithotrophs
inorganic molecules with high potential energy to create ATP
Autotrophs
synthesize own high potential energy
organic compounds from simple starting materials
Heterotrophs
Use organic compounds with high potential energy produced by other organisms
Bioremediation
use of organisms to remove pollutants from water, air and soil
bacteria and archae used to degrade organic pollutants
Pathogenic
cause disease
Antibiotics
molecules that kill bacteria
produced by various soil bacteria and fungi