Common Features Of Prokaryotic Organisms Flashcards
1
Q
What are bacteria?
A
Microscopic single-celled organisms
2
Q
What structures do bacteria possess?
A
Cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, plasmids
3
Q
Do bacteria have a nucleus?
A
No, they lack a nucleus
4
Q
What type of DNA do bacteria contain?
A
Circular chromosome of DNA
5
Q
Can bacteria carry out photosynthesis?
A
Some can, but most feed off other living or dead organisms
6
Q
Give an example of a bacterium used in yogurt production.
A
Lactobacillus bulgaricus
7
Q
What shape is Lactobacillus bulgaricus?
A
Rod-shaped
8
Q
What is Pneumococcus known for?
A
Causing pneumonia
9
Q
What shape is Pneumococcus?
A
Spherical
