Kingdom Monera Flashcards
Why is a virus not considered to be living?
Non-cellular. Non-mobile. Lack biological membranes.
The two groups of the kingdom monera are?
Arcachaebacteria and Eubacteria..
Theory describing the rise of the eukaryotic cell?
Endosymbionic theory.
Three bacteria cell shapes?
Coccus. Baccillus. Spirilum.
Name of the protein that changes its structure to cause light in luminescent bacteria?
Luciferin.
Why are cyanobacteria significant?
An element for forming earths oxygen atmosphere. Convert atmospheric nitrogen into forms used by living organisms.
Name three types of symbiotic relationships that organisms can have?
Mutualistic- both benefit. Commensalism- symbiont benefits, host not harmed. Parasitism- symbiont benefits and host is harmed.
Mycoplasmas have..
no cell wall.
Archaebacteria cell wall lacks..
peptidoglycan.
Eubacteria has…
peptidoglycan.
What are some limiting factors of bacterial population size?
Food. Viruses. Accumulation of waste products. Grazers. Seasonal changes (temperature).
How can bacteria be classified?
Cell shape. Staining attributes of cell walls. Modes of nutrition (autotrophic or heterotrophic). Metabolism.
What is the name given to bacteria that cause disease?
Pathogen.
Example of first line of defence?
Skin prevents entry of pathogen.
Example of second line of defence?
Inflammation then fever.
