micro Flashcards
how big are bacteria
0.5-.5 microns
what color is gram +? gram -?
+ purple
-pink
classify bacteria by either
genus and species or color and shape
cell wall
rigid outer later. gives shape and protects
cell membrane
semi-permeable
cytoplasm
liquid portion holding nutrients
mesosomes
used for cell division- gram +
capsule
jello-like covering on outside of cell- makes cell less edible
pilli
allow bacteria to attach to mm
spores vs endspores
spores- on fungi
endospores- on bacteria
endospores are created when
bacteria finds itself in unfavorable conditions. tries to survive environment
endospores can survive
pasteurization
carbon vs nitrogen
C- carb breakdown to get glucose to LIVE
N- get from protein breakdown PRODUCE
all pathogenic bacteria grows best in
68-104 F
7 things required to grow
carbon, nitrogen, ph, temperature, water, vitamins, minerals