Microbes: bacteria Flashcards
1
Q
What are type of organism are bacteria
A
Unicellular
2
Q
Instead of nucleus what do bacteria have
A
They have a loop of DNA
3
Q
Name three examples of shapes that bacteria can come in
A
Rods, balls and spurals
4
Q
What is a bacterium’s cell wall made of
A
Peptidoglycan
5
Q
Name 2 examples of diseases that can happen from bacteria
A
Salmonella and streptococcus
6
Q
What is salmonella
A
Food poisoning
7
Q
What is streptococcus
A
Causes sore throats
