Monera (e.g Bacteria) Flashcards
1
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Unicellular
A
Made up of one cell only
2
Q
Prokaryotic
A
Does NOT contain a nucleus
3
Q
Flagella/Flagellum
A
Function = Movement
4
Q
Pilus
A
Sticks to surfaces
5
Q
Plasmid
A
Circular piece of DNA, for reproduction and drug resistance
6
Q
Capsule
A
Protection
7
Q
Nuclear Material
A
Single chromosome of DNA
8
Q
Cell Wall
A
Gives shape & structure
9
Q
Autotrophic
A
Makes its own food
10
Q
Heterotrophic
A
Takes in food
11
Q
Photosynthetic
A
Takes in food via light energy
12
Q
Chemosynthetic
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Takes in food via chemicals (e.g nitrifying bacteria)
13
Q
Saprophytic
A
Feeds off dead/decaying organisms
14
Q
Parasitic
A
Feeds off living organisms
15
Q
How are bacteria classified?
A
By their shape - round, rod, spiral