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Function of cell membrane

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Thin flexible membrane which regulates the movement of molecules into and out of the cell

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Function of Cytoplasm

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Fluid component of a cell. Contains DNA, ribosomes, and organic compounds. It facilitates movement within the cell and chemical reactions

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Function of nucleoid region

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An area containing a circular strand of DNA (full genome). This DNA contains information essential for life and reproduction

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Function of ribosome

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Site of protein synthesis, found suspended in the cytoplasm

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Function of plasmid

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Single ring of DNA which can replicates independently of the DNA in the nucleioid region. It contains genetic information not essential for life

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Function of capsule

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It’s a protective outer layer. It protects bacteria from toxic compounds and desiccation and allows them to adhere to surfaces and to escape the immune system of the host

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Function of endospore

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Intracellular spores which form in response to harsh environmental conditions. They have a resistant coating or wall, which protects the dormant cell until conditions improve. Only members of domain bacteria form them

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Function of pilus

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Assists in attaching to other surfaces and aids in genetic recombination during conjugation( connects 2 bacteria together so that genetic information can be transferred

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Function of Flagellum

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If present, there can be one or many, it’s whip like motion causes movement of the cell

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Function of cell wall

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Rigid non living layer which protects the cell and gives it shape and support. In domain bacteria it contains peptidoglycan

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What is the function of a methanogen and where do they live?

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Produce methane as a metabolic byproduct, live in anaerobic environments(no O2)

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Where do thermophiles or thermoacidiphiles live?

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In extremely hot(over 90 degrees) and acidic pH 2 water

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Where do extreme halophiles live?

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They live in very salty environments

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What are the three bacterial shapes and names?

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Cocci(spherical), bacilli (rod shaped), spirilla (corkscrew shape)

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In bacteria colonies there are three types what are they?

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Diplo, meaning two bacteria stuck together. Strepto meaning a chain or a filament. Staphlo, meaning a cluster or sheets

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What is binary fission?

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It’s a form of asexual reproduction, DNA replicates then DNA copies go to opposite ends of the cell and then invagination of the cell membrane occurs then synthesis of a new cell wall and the result is 2 genetically similar daughter cells.

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What is conjugation?

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Bacteria’s version of sexual reproduction. A long bridge or pili forms between 2 bacteria, one with a donor and one without (recipient), a whole or partial plasmid is transferred from the donor to the recipient

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What is endospore formation?

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When conditions for growth are unfavourable bacteria will produce an endospore within the cell and become dormant

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What is a Heterotroph

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Heterotroph bacteria derive energy from organic compounds. They decompose dead and decaying plants and animal remnants and help in biodegration, this happens outside the cell(extracellular digestion)

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What’s the function of an autotroph?

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Produce their organic compounds from inorganic materials such as CO2

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What is a photoautotroph?

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Use photosynthesis to produce compounds that can be used as energy for other organisms or itself

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What is Cyanobacteria?

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Green blue algae, they contain chlorophyll used in photosynthesis and it produces 20% of the oxygen in the biosphere

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What the function of a chemoautotroph?

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Aquire nutrients through chemosynthesis, inorganic material is synthesized into new compounds(food) and it can be used as energy for other organisms or itself

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What is a symbiotic relationship?

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Symbiosis is a relationships between organisms of two different species living in close physical proximity

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What are the three types of symbiotic relationships?

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Mutualism, commensalism and parasitism

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What is mutualism?

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A symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit

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What is commensalism?

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One organism benefits(+) and the other gets nothing(0) but is not harmed

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What is parasitism?

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A symbiotic relationship when one organism benefits(+) and the other is harmed(-)

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What the function of an antiseptic?

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They inhibit microbe growth or destroy them, they do not cause harm to the living tissue and are used in wounds, cuts, infections and affected skin

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What is the function of a disinfectant?

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They destroy microbes, causes harm to living tissue and they are used to disinfect bathrooms, drains and floors

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What is the function of an antibiotic?

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Are substances produced by microorganisms that kills or inhibits the growth of other microorganisms such as bacteria

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What is the function of decomposers?

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Break down dead and decaying matter, releasing carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus among other things, back into the environment for plants to use

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What is the Zone of Inhibition?

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The zone of inhibition is the area around each antibiotic disc where the bacteria can’t grow.

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What is the function of a producer?

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They are the basis of food chains and food webs, cause detrimental blooms in lakes and ponds and have a key role in the nitrogen cycle as N-Fixers

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What is the function of a producer?

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They are the basis of food chains and food webs, cause detrimental blooms in lakes and ponds and have a key role in the nitrogen cycle as N-Fixers

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What does the Zone of Inhibition do?

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the zone around the antibiotic disc that doesn’t let more grow on it, the larger the zone the more effective the antibiotic is on this type of bacteria.

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where are probiotics found?

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oral & intestinal cavities

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What do Pathogens do?

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Cause disease in plants and animals

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What are Pathogens used for?

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pest control

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What do Probiotics do to pathogens and toxin producing bacteria?

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slows the growth

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