Chapter 2 - Microbiology Flashcards
1
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What are viruses?
A
SMALL parasite, only replicate when inside a host cell, dont respond to external stimuli or have cellular structure (no nucleus or organelles), have EITHER RNA or DNA
Reproduces by replication
2
Q
What is bacteria?
A
Has plasma membrane + ribosomes but no nucleus or nuclear membrane, moves with flagella
Asexual reproduction by binary fission, can be aerobic or anaerobic
3
Q
What is fungi?
A
Eukaryotes - have a nucleus, absorb food through walls, can be asexual or sexual
