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Module 1: Basic Characteristics Flashcards

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1
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Define: Taxonomy

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Science of biological classification; consists of classification, nomenclature, and identification

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Define: Classification

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Arrangement of organisms into groups based on mutual similarity or evolutionary relatedness

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Define: Nomenclature

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The assignment of names to taxonomic groups and members of groups

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Define: Identification

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The process of determining that a particular organism or isolate belongs in a taxonomic classification; based on various cellular characteristics

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Eucaryotic Characteristics:

Nuclear Membrane

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Present

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Eucaryotic Characteristics:

Chromosomes

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Multiple, Linear

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Eucaryotic Characteristics:
Cell Replication (Membrane attachment)
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Mitosis

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Define: Mitosis

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Process of single cell division resulting in generally two identical cells, each containing the same number of chromosomes and genetic content as that of the original cell.

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Eucaryotic Characteristics:

Energy Production

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Mitochondria

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Eucaryotic Characteristics:

Specialized Organelles

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Several (Golgi Apparatus, endoplasmic reticulum, etc..)

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Procaryotic Characteristics:

Nuclear Membrane

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Absent

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Procaryotic Characteristics:

Chromosomes

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One, Circular

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Procaryotic Characteristics:
Cell Replication (Membrane attachment)
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Binary Fission

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Define: Binary Fission

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Type of asexual reproduction common among prokaryotes wherein a cell divides giving rise to two cells, each having the potential to grow to the size of the original cell.

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Procaryotic Characteristics:

Energy Production

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On Cytoplasmic Membrane (No Mitochondria)

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Specialized Organelles

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Few (e.g. ribosomes)

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What classification (Eucaryotic or Procaryotic) do Parasitic Worms (“Animal Kingdom”) fall into?

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Eucaryotic

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What classification (Eucaryotic or Procaryotic) do Protozoa and Algae fall into?

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Eucaryotic

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What classification (Eucaryotic or Procaryotic) do Fungi (Molds and Yeast) fall into?

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Eucaryotic

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What classification (Eucaryotic or Procaryotic) Do Bacteria fall into?

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Procaryotic

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What microorganisms of medical significance do not fit into any official kingdom and are classified separately?

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Viruses- They are not considered living organisms

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What is the nomenclature GENUS?

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  • Classification level of common usage (Subdivision of Family)
  • Contains members with many similarities
  • Written/spoken first; Underline if not italicized
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What nomenclature is a subdivision of Family?

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Genus

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What is the nomenclature SPECIES?

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  • Subdivision of Genus
  • Members have many similarities, but enough differences to be distinctly different
  • Written/Spoken last (after genus); Underline if not italicized
  • Written as “species” or “spp.” if referring to several/all members of the genus
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What nomenclature contains members with many similarities, but enough differences to be distinctly different?

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Species

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What is the nomenclature Strain, variety, group, or type?

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Subdivision or alternate forms of genus or species

(Slight genetic differences lead to slightly altered differences in Antigens and Biochemical Characteristics

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What is a significant surface molecule against which antibodies are made and which can be used for identification?

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Antigen

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These are subdivisions of genus or species based on antigenic differences such as possession of antigens common to multiple members of the genus or species.

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Groups & Types

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What is an Antigenic Group?

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Organisms possessing a major antigen that may be common to more than one species of the genus; Usually designated by capital letters. (ex. Group A Streptococcus or Streptococcus Group A)

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This nomenclature is usually designated by numbers and refers to organisms possessing a specific antigen that is common to only very limited, closely related organisms (Members of an antigenic group)

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Antigenic Type
(ex. Streptococcus pyogenes, group A, type 12)
31
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Describe the Cell Type of a “Typical” Bacteria.

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Procaryotic- Single cell organisms without formed nucleus (no nuclear membrane) or organelles such as possessed by higher organisms

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What is the cell size (Diameter and Length) of “Typical” Bacteria?

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(Approximate & Usual)
Diameter: 0.5 to 0.8 micrometers, up to 1.5 micrometers
Length: 1 to 6 micrometers; most about 1-2 micrometers

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Define: Morphology.

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Study of the forms of thing

-External appearance of the cell, colony, or other item.

34
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Observation of cells is easier after performing a…… on the slide and at what magnification?

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Gram Stain and magnification of 1000 power

35
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A gram stain of blue to purple indicates what kind of “Typical” bacteria?

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Gram-Positive

36
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A Pink to red coloration after performing a gram stain indicates what kind of “typical” bacteria?

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Gram-Negative

37
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What “typical” bacteria has a cell shape that is spherical?

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Coccus (pl.= cocci)

38
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What cell shape (in general) will Bacillus (pl. Baciilli) have? (Note: variations include coccobacillus, diphtheroid, and other shapes)

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Rod or Cylindrical

39
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What variation in cell shape is seen in coccobacillus?

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Short, plump bacillus (which resembles a coccus)

40
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This variation of cell shape, club shaped; resembling diphtheria bacillus is seen in what “typical” bacteria?

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Coryneform or diphtheroid

41
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What is a pleomorphic cell shape?

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Single organism or species having various distinct forms. (e.g. same organism being short and plump as well as long and slender, may even be in the same field of view)

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A Spirochete or spirillum will have an observed cell shape of what?

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Spiral or corkscrew shape

43
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This “typical” bacteria is very thin and stains poorly. It is not usually visible by the Gram Stain method.

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Spirochete or spirillum

44
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This cell arrangement has no particular arrangement.

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Single

45
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Cell arrangement: Division on one plane; daughter cells remain paired.

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Pairs

46
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Describe the cell arrangement of CHAINS.

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Division on one plane, perpendicular to the long axis of the chain; Cells remain attached “end-to-end”

47
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Describe the cell arrangement of Clusters.

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Division on three planes

48
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Describe the cell arrangement of Palisades.

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“Picket Fence”, division on one plane perpendicular to the short axis of the chain.

49
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Palisades “Picket Fence” cell arrangement is only seen in what “typical” bacterial cell?

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Bacilli

50
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Describe and give the function of the cell structure “Cytoplasm” of a “Typical” Bacterial cell.

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Thick, aqueous, elastic
-Cell sap (e.g. water, nutrients, storage granules)-Genetic material & mechanisms (DNA,RNA, Ribosomes)Function: Metabolism & replication

51
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What is the composition of the cell structure “Cytoplasmic” membrane of a “Typical” Bacterial cell.

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  • 8-10% of dry weight
  • Phospholipid bilayer
  • Proteins (Function as Porins (channels large molecules can pass through and others enzymes)
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What is the function of the Cytoplasmic membrane of a “Typical” Bacterial Cell?

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  • Selective permeability- Controls transport in & out of cell
  • Site of energy production
  • Site of synthesis & transport of peptidoglycan, teichoic acids, & outer membrane components
  • Site of secretion of extracellular hydrolytic enzymes
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What is the function of the Cell Wall of “Typical” Bacterial cells?

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  • Shape & rigidity
  • Provides protection from the environment & some antimicrobic agents
  • Site of antibody attachment to major cell antigens
54
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What is the structure of the gram-positive cell wall?

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Peptidoglycan (60-80%)
Teichoic acids (connect to cytoplasmic membrane)
Protein inclusions are less frequent than in Gram-negative
55
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A Gram-Positive bacteria will stain what color on a Gram Stain?

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Purple to Blue

56
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What is the structure of the gram-negative cell wall?

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Peptidoglycan (10-20%)
Lipoprotein layer creates a periplasmic space
-Outer Membrane (Lipoproteins, lipopolysaccharides, & phospholipids)
-Site of Lipid A (endotoxin molecule)
-Site of “o” antigen in Escherichia, Salmonella, & Shigella antigenic tests

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Give the two general characteristics pertaining to an Endospore (Spore).

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  • Highly resistant (dehydrated form resistant to environmental effects)
  • Metabolically Dormant (one spore germinates to form one vegetative cell)
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What is the composition of an Endospore?

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Concentrated, dehydrated, densely packed nucleic acids and metabolic proteins within a thick spore coat

59
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What is the function of an Endospore?

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Survival under adverse environment conditions.
(Resists heat, chemicals, & irradiation)
-May be viable for years

60
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What other names might a Capsule be referred to as?

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Glycocalyx or Slime Layer

61
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What is the composition of a Capsule?

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Polysaccharides

62
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What is the function of a Capsule?

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  • Resistant to Phagocytosis
  • May “hide” surface antigens
  • Assists in attachment (Sometimes, i.e. dental plaque)
63
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What is the long slender threadlike appendage several times the length of the bacterial cell called?

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Flagellum (pl. Flagella)

64
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What is the composition of a Flagellum?

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Protein

65
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Name the two functions of a flagellum?

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  • Motility (propel/provide locomotion for bacterium)

- Movement towards favorable environment & away from adverse one. (Types: Chemotaxis & Phototaxis)

66
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What is Chemotaxis?

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Movement of motile cell or organism, or part, in a direction corresponding to a gradient of increasing or decreasing concentration of a particular substance.

67
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What is Phototaxis?

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Movement of motile cell or organism in response to light. Can be either toward (Positive Phototaxis) or away (Negative Phototaxis)

68
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By what means are Spirochetes able to move?

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Axial Filaments (bundle of fibrils arising at ends of cell beneath outer sheath & spiral around the cell

69
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A Spirochetes movement is characterized how?

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Corkscrew Motion

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