Biomolecules and Cell Types Flashcards
1
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Microbial Diversity: Names of cells and their corresponding temperature
A
Psychrophiles - below 20°C
Mesophiles - 20 to 50°C
Thermophiles - >50°C
2
Q
What is meant by facultative?
A
Can switch to grow under either conditions
3
Q
What is cyanobacteria?
A
Nutrient poor environment to make essential building blocks of life (CO2 to organic and N2 to NH3)
4
Q
Features of a Prokaryote
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One DNA molecule, Chlorosomes, single protein and simple structure flagella, endospores, high heat resistance.
Bacteria
5
Q
Features of Eukaryotes
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More than one DNA molecule, DNA in organelles