Prokarotes 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Most prokaryotes reduce atmospheric nitrogen to …
-This is known as …
A
ammonia
nitrogen fixation
2
Q
Example of bacteria that nitrogen fixates?
A
cyanobacteria
3
Q
Some prokaryotes convert ammonium to nitrate. What are the 2 steps?
A
Requires 2 types of bacteria to accomplish
- bacteria 1: ammonium to nitrite
- bacteria 2: nitrite to nitrate
4
Q
5 major groups of bacteria
A
Proteobacteria Spirochetes Chlamydias Cyanobacterias Gram-positive bacterias
