Microbiology

Question 1

Lysosome

Answer 1

digestion

Question 2

Nucleus

Answer 2

contains chromosomes which contain DNA

Question 3

Mitochondrion

Answer 3

perform functions of a cell
organelle that gives the cell energy

Question 4

Ribosome

Answer 4

contributes to protein synthesis

Question 5

Bacteria

Answer 5

Reproduce rapidly
survive without living tissue

Question 6

Common shapes of bacteria?

Answer 6

Vibrio - common shape
Coccus - circle shape
Spirillum - spiral shape
Bacillus - cylinder tube shape

Question 7

Flagellum

Answer 7

tail like appendage
cell moves in swimming motion

Question 8

Golgi Apparatus

Answer 8

synthesizes carbohydrates (glucose)
sorts proteins

Question 9

Cilia

Answer 9

in nose
projections that help move substances through various tracts

Question 10

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Answer 10

inside cytoplasm
passageway for moving various substances

Question 11

Cytoplasm

Answer 11

water, protein, nutrients, and ions of cell
hold mitochondria that perform cell function

Question 12

Cell Membrane

Answer 12

outermost structure of human cells

Question 13

Centriole

Answer 13

cell division

Question 14

Nucleus Membrane

Answer 14

surrounds the nucleus

Question 15

Viruses

Answer 15

require living tissue
HIV & HPV

Question 16

Fungi

Answer 16

grows on or in animals and plants
single cell = yeast
multi cell = mold
fungi can be a source of antibiotics

Question 17

Protozoa

Answer 17

single cell parasite
protozoa thrive in damp environments

Question 18

Multicellular Parasites

Answer 18

lice, bed bugs, scabies, pinworms

Question 19

Pediculus Humanus Capitis

Answer 19

head lice