Kingdom Monera Flashcards

1
Q

Why is a virus not considered to be living?

A

Non-cellular. Non-mobile. Lack biological membranes.

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2
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The two groups of the kingdom monera are?

A

Arcachaebacteria and Eubacteria..

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3
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Theory describing the rise of the eukaryotic cell?

A

Endosymbionic theory.

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4
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Three bacteria cell shapes?

A

Coccus. Baccillus. Spirilum.

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5
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Name of the protein that changes its structure to cause light in luminescent bacteria?

A

Luciferin.

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6
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Why are cyanobacteria significant?

A

An element for forming earths oxygen atmosphere. Convert atmospheric nitrogen into forms used by living organisms.

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7
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Name three types of symbiotic relationships that organisms can have?

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Mutualistic- both benefit. Commensalism- symbiont benefits, host not harmed. Parasitism- symbiont benefits and host is harmed.

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8
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Mycoplasmas have..

A

no cell wall.

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9
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Archaebacteria cell wall lacks..

A

peptidoglycan.

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10
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Eubacteria has…

A

peptidoglycan.

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11
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What are some limiting factors of bacterial population size?

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Food. Viruses. Accumulation of waste products. Grazers. Seasonal changes (temperature).

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12
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How can bacteria be classified?

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Cell shape. Staining attributes of cell walls. Modes of nutrition (autotrophic or heterotrophic). Metabolism.

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13
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What is the name given to bacteria that cause disease?

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Pathogen.

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14
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Example of first line of defence?

A

Skin prevents entry of pathogen.

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15
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Example of second line of defence?

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Inflammation then fever.

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16
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Example of third line of defence?

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Immune responses - lymphocytes (white blood cells) directly attack invading pathogens.

17
Q

Do viruses possess DNA or RNA?

A

No.

18
Q

Does gram+ bacteria have a thick or thin peptidoglycan layer?

A

Thick.

19
Q

What are the names of the two stains in gram staining?

A

Crystal Violet

Safranin

20
Q

Are members of kingdom monera prokaryons or eukaryons?

A

Prokaryons- they are simpler cells

21
Q

Briefly explain the endosymbionic theory?

A

Explains how eukaryotic cells arose from two prokaryotic cells.