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List the two characteristics typically used to describe prokaryotic cells

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  1. Lack nucleus
  2. Lack organelles
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What are the characteristics we ascribe to living cells?

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Reproduction
Heredity
Growth
Responsiveness
Metabolism
Transport

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How can a bacteria exhibit reproduction?

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Conjugation

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How can a bacteria exhibit heredity?

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DNA replication

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How can a bacteria exhibit growth?

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Increasing in population size or enlargement of individual size via maturation

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How can a bacteria exhibit responsiveness?

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Reacting to stimuli such as light, chemicals, or other cells.
-Chemotaxis

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How can a bacteria exhibit metabolism?

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Enzymes create cell components or produce energy

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How can a bacteria exhibit transport?

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Carrying substances in/out of cell, secreting substances, excreting waste, relies on cell membrane

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What are the two major types of prokaryotic cells?

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Bacteria
Archaea

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Describe the coccus shape

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Spherical ball-shaped

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Describe the bacillus shape

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cylindrical, rod-like

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Describe the spirilla shape

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Rigid spiral shape
External flagella

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Describe the vibrio shape

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A gently curved rod

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Describe the spirochete shape

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A coiled, loose spiral with endoflagella, flexes as it moves

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Describe pleomorphism

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Normal variability of cell shapes in a single species

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Describe the coccobacillus shape

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Short and plump, en elongated coccus

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17
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What is an arrangement?

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A bacteria’s style of grouping

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Describe a diplo arrangement

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pairs of 2

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Describe a strepto arrangement

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a chain

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Describe a staphylo arrangement

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irregular clusters

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Describe a sarcinae arrangement

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A cubical packet or 8, 16, or more

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Describe a tetrad arrangement

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Group of 4

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Describe a palisades arrangement

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Rows of a fence post

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What is the size difference between a typical bacterial cell and a typical plant/animal cell?

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Skin cell: 30 micrometers
Bacteria: much smallet

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What is the primary factor that determines the size and shape of a bacterial cell?
Cell wall
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What is the surface area to volume ratio?
The smaller the cell, the bigger the SA/V ratio
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Compare the S/V ratio between a coccus and bacillus shaped bacteria
Coccus will have a higher S/V ratio
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What are the major types of lipids typically found in bacterial membranes?
Phospholipids: bilayer Lipoproteins
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Define selective permeability
Allowing certain substances through
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Define passive diffusion. Does is require energy? Provide an example.
The substance is propelled down its concentration gradient. No energy is required. Osmosis
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Define facilitated diffusion. Does it require energy? Provide an example.
Specialized carrier proteins move a substance from high to low concentration. No energy is required. Glycerol uniporter in E. coli
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Define active transport. Does it require energy? Provide an example.
Substance transport (up or down a gradient) that requires a carrier protein and energy. Acquires energy from ATP. Carrier-mediated active transport.
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What is peptidoglycan? Describe the basic structure. How do they connect?
Network of polysaccharide chains. Forms a latticework. Cross-linked by short peptides.
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Compare/contrast G-positive cell walls and G-negative cell walls.
G-positive: -thick peptidoglycan cell wall -cell membrane G-Negative: -Outer membrane of peptidoglycan, with lipopolysaccharides and lipoproteins -Thinner cell wall of peptidoglycan -cell membrane
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What are the three basic parts of lipopolysaccharides?
1. Lipid molecules 2. Polysaccharides 3. G-negative lipopolysaccharides work as endotoxins (lipid component)
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Describe a capsule, it's composition, and function
Loose, gel-like covering or slime. Made of simple polysaccharides. Protection and Virulence.
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Describe a slime layer, its composition, and function
Loose glycocalyx. Simple polysaccharides. Hydration, nutrient retention, and adhesion
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Describe fimbriae, their composition, and functions
Bristle-like fibers. Mostly protein. Adhesion, biofilm formation, aids in invasion.
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Describe flagella, their composition, and functions
Long projections for cell motility
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Describe pili, their composition, and functions
Appendages of pilin (protein) used for DNA transfer between cells: Conjugation
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Do bacteria have cytoskeletons?
Yes: made of Actin
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What are two differences between axial filaments and flagella
Axial Filaments: endoflagella in the periplasmic space of spirochetes, aka Periplasmic Flagella Flagella: external, not endoflagella, not in spirochetes
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Define monotrichous flagella
a cell with a single flagella on one end
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Define lophotrichous
bacteria with a tuft of flagella on one or both ends
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Define peritrichous
Bacteria with flagella dispersed all over the cell
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Define amphitrichous
bacteria with a single flagellum or a tuft of flagella on opposite ends
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What is a polar flagellar arrangement?
Flagella at one or both ends of cell
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How do flagellar swimming motility and spirochete flagellar motility differ?
Flagellar swimming involves runs and tumbles (smooth linear counterclockwise movement vs. reversal via clockwise movement) Spirochete endoflagella contract and twist/flex the cell to move
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Why is bacterial chemotaxis referred to as a "biased random walk" ?
The runs and tumbles caused by flagellar reversal
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How does an endospore's basic structure/unique molecules contribute to its resistance to environmental stress?
Dipicolinic acid and calcium concentrations provide an endospore's heat resistance by dehydrating the cell. Heat requires a certain amount of water to destroy proteins and bacteria
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Why are bacterial endospores of particular concern to the food industry?
They can inhabit soil and dust. They resist ordinary cleaning methods such as boiling water, soaps, etc. Require pressurized steam at 120 degrees C for 20-30 mins to safely can food.
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What are the three purposes of taxonomic systems?
Identification Nomenclature Classification
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What is the value/practical application of each of the 3 objectives of a taxonomic system?
Identification: define systematic and specific criteria to determine an organism's identity Nomenclature: naming system that supports communication and reflects their classification Classification: group related organisms that reflect and describe evolutionary relationships

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