Extras for lec exam #1 Flashcards
How does yeast make ethanol?
Through fermentation and without the presence of O2
How does yeast make CO2?
Through krebs cycle and with the presence of O2
Protists characteristics:
- Have diatoms (glass-like structures)
- Cell wall made of cellulose
Protozoa characteristics:
- Have cilia or flagella
- Can have pseudopods
Fungi characteristics:
- Non-photosynthetic
- Cell wall made of chitin
What are viruses made of?
Proteins + genetic material
How do prokaryotic cells make energy?
Through mutation
In prokaryotic cells, where is DNA stored?
In nucleoid
Crosslinks in gram negative cell wall has:
Pentapeptide
Crosslinks in gram positive cell wall has:
No pentapeptide-> direct link from tetra to tetra
Where is acid fast strain found?
On surface of cell wall in GRAM POSITIVE
Inclusions:
Reduces OP by enclosing volutin granules, phosphates, and starches-> hides it from water-> no dilution
Bristle like fibers that stick to each other and are important in colonization:
Fimbria
More common in gram negative cells and are used for colonization + attachment:
Pilus
Cholesterol is found in?
Plasma membrane of eukaryotic cells only