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Chapter 3: Prokaryotic Profile Flashcards

1
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How to distinguish prokaryotes from eukaryotes

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the way their DNA is packaged (lack of nucleus)-circular DNA, the plasmid and the thread-like chromosome; the makeup of their cell wall (peptidoglycan and other unique chemicals); their internal structure (lack of membrane-bounded organelles)

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All bacterial cells possess…

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a cell membrane cytoplasm ribosomes a cytoskeleton one (or a few) chromosome(s)

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Some bacterial cells possess…

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flagella, pili, and fimbriae an outer membrane plasmids inclusions endospores intracellular membranes

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Average size of prokaryotic cells

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1 um

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Pleomorphism

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Cells of one species may vary in shape and size; caused by variations in cell wall structure

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Cocci

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spheres

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Diplococci

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two spheres

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Streptococci

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chain of spheres

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Tetrad

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4 coccis in a square

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Sarcina

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cubic configuration of 8 cocci

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Staphylococci

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grape-like clusters of cocci

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12
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Name this bacterial shape

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Coccus

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13
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Name this bacterial shape

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Coccobacillus

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14
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Name this bacterial shape

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Vibrio (gently curved)

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15
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Name this bacterial shape

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Bacillus

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16
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Name this bacterial shape

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Spirillum

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17
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Name this bacterial shape

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Spirochete

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18
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Three parts of a flagella

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Filament; Hook; Basal Body

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19
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Flagellin

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the protein that composes the filament of the flagella

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Pilli

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Projection that helps bacteria to fasten onto surfaces such as host membranes.

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21
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Monotrichous

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Single flagella

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Lophotrichous

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small bunches or tufts of flagella

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23
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Amphitrichous

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Flagella at both poles of the cell

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Peritrichous

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flagella dispersed randomly over the cell

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Chemotaxis

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Chemical signals that trigger bacterial movement

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Runs (movement)

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smooth linear movement towards a stimulus

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Tumbles (movement)

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flagellar rotation reverses, causing cell to stop and change its course

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Fimbriae

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short, thin, hairlike, proteinaceous appendages up to 1,000/cell; mediate attachment to surfaces

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30
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Capsule

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Outer layer of cell usually composed of polysaccharides; well organized and not easily removed from cell

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Slime Layer

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similar to capsules except diffuse, unorganized and easily removed

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Glycocalyx

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a capsule or slime layer composed of polysaccharides; used to avoid phagocytosis and for adhesion

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Clincial Significance of Glycocalyx

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Adherence is a major part of infection (staying in), especially in respiratory and urinary tract infections.

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Function of Glycocalyxes

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protection from host defenses (e.g., phagocytosis); protection from harsh environmental conditions (e.g., desiccation) , chemicals or osmotic stress; attachment to surfaces; facilitate motility; nutrient storage

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Composition of Cell Envelope

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cell wall; cell membrane; outer membrane in some bacteria

36
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The bacterial cell wall is a protective barrier against…

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Osmotic pressure changes and other environmental stressors

37
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Gram-Positive Bacteria Stain Color

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Blue/purple

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Gram-Negative Bacteria Stain Color

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Peptidoglycan

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The primary structure of the cell wall; repeating sugars of N-acetyl glucosamine (NAG) N-acetyl muramic acid (NAM)

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Teichoic Acid

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polymers of glycerol or ribitol joined by phosphate groups; in the cell wall

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Wall teichoic acids

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go part way through the wall; protrudes above the wall; gram-positive

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Lipoteichoic acids

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go completely through the wall and link to the plasma membrane; protrudes above the wall; gram-positive

43
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M Protein

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a virulence factor; it protrudes from the cell wall; it is required for infection; it is highly susceptible to mutations; gram-positive

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Mycolic Acid

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found in myobacterium; waxy liquid incorporated into cell wall; makes cell extremely resistant to environmental stress; acts as a barrier against antibiotics & host defenses; gram-positive

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Periplasmic Space

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between plasma and cell wall; smaller in gram-positive

46
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Exoenzymes

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Enzymes secreted by gram-positive bacteria that inflict damage on host’s tissues

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Unique Features of Gram-Positive Wall

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Thick peptidoglycan; Phospholipid molecules; one membrane; Teichoic acid & lipoteichoic acid

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lipopolysaccharides

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compose the outer membrane of Gram-Negative wall; act as a barrier

49
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Phospholipid Molecules

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compose the outer wall of the Gram-Positive bacterium

50
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Teichoic Acids - present or not present in Gram-negative and Gram-positive?

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Gram-negative: absent

Gram-positive: present

51
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Lipid A

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A lipopolysaccharide endotoxin that stimulates fever

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Unique features of Gram-Negative Wall

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Thin peptidoglycan; Lipopolysaccharide; Two membranes; Porins

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Cytoplasmic Membrane

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lipid bilayer with proteins embedded; contains enzymes of respiration and ATP synthesis since prokaryotes lack mitochondria

54
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Name differences between Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative: Peptidoglycan, Teichoic Acid, Lipids, Outer membrane, Toxins, Sensativity to Antibiotics

55
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Six major strucutres found in cell wall

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Plasma membrane; Nuclear region; Plasmids; Ribosomes; Inclusion bodies; Endospores

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Cytoplasm

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site of nearly all chemical reactions; contains DNA in nucleoid; 70-80% water; soluble proteins, salts, and carbs

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Plasma Membranes

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Encompasses the cytoplasm

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Functions of the Plasma Membrane (4)

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separation of cell from its environment; selectively permeable barrier; transport systems aid in movement of molecules; detection of and response to chemicals in surroundings with the aid of special receptor molecules in the membrane

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Phospholipid Layer

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Composed of polar heads (phillic) and non-polar heads (phobic)

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Peripheral Protein

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a membrane protein that is loosely associated and easily removed

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Integral Protein

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Membrane protein that is embedded and not easily removed

62
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ATP Production occurs…

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at the plasma membrane; proteins associated with electron transport are here

63
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Name the three types of membrane transport

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Osmosis; Passive Transport; Active Transport

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Osmosis

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water chases the concentration of solutes (higher to lower concentration)

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Simple Diffusion

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Type of passive transport; does not require ATP (higher to lower concentration)

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Facilitated Diffusion

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does not require ATP but uses carrier proteins called permease proteins

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Active Transport

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requires ATP (against a concentration gradient)

68
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Plasmid

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single, circular bacterial DNA

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Nucleoid

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Dense area of the prokaryotic cell that contains the DNA

70
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S Unit

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The unit used to measure ribosomes by their density

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Small Subunit S Value

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Large Subunit S Value

73
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Overall S value of prokaryotic ribsosome

74
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Ribosome is _____% rRNA and ______% protein

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60% and 40%

75
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S value of Eukaryotic Ribsome

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Function of Ribosome

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Translates mRNA into proteins

77
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Inclusion Bodies/Granules

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manufactured in response to environment; stores extra nutrients

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Cytoskeleton

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shape of cell mostly determined by peptidoglycan; actin and tubulin are proteins that may also alter cytoskeleton

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Bacterial Endospores

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small, dormant, resistant derivitave of a bacterial cell; heat resistance; spore coats protect against radiation and chemicals

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