Monera (e.g Bacteria) Flashcards

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Unicellular

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Made up of one cell only

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Prokaryotic

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Does NOT contain a nucleus

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Flagella/Flagellum

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Function = Movement

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Pilus

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Sticks to surfaces

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5
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Plasmid

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Circular piece of DNA, for reproduction and drug resistance

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Capsule

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Protection

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Nuclear Material

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Single chromosome of DNA

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Cell Wall

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Gives shape & structure

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Autotrophic

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Makes its own food

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Heterotrophic

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Takes in food

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Photosynthetic

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Takes in food via light energy

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Chemosynthetic

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Takes in food via chemicals (e.g nitrifying bacteria)

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Saprophytic

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Feeds off dead/decaying organisms

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Parasitic

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Feeds off living organisms

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15
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How are bacteria classified?

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By their shape - round, rod, spiral

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16
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Food Processing/Bioprocessing/Biotechnology

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The use of living organisms to make consumable products

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Bioreactor

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A vessel/container in which biological reactions take place

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Aerobic Bacteria

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Require oxygen for respiration

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Anaerobic bacteria

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Do not require oxygen for respiration

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Obligate Anaerobic Bacteria

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Can ONLY respire in the absence of oxygen (e.g between teeth)

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Facultative Anaerobic Bacteria

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Can respire with or without oxygen

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Pathogen

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A disease causing microorganism (bacteria, fungi, viruses)

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Antibiotics

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Substances produced by microorganisms that stop the growth of/kill other microorganisms without damaging human tissue. Do not effect viruses.

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How do bacteria reproduce?

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Binary Fission. Asexual - No gametes/no male-female parts involved

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Endospore

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Bacteria can produce a tough wall when conditions are unfavourable. Cell breaks down, ES remains dormant until conditions are suitable

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Antibiotic Resistance

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