Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes and Archaeobacteria (not included) Flashcards

1
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organisms that do not contain true nucleus, no organelles

A

prokaryotes

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2
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example of prokaryotic cells

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bacteria

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3
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bacterial cell structure:
outermost structure

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cell envelope

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4
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bacterial cell structure:
aka. petidoglycan/murein layer
rigid structure
primary target of antimicrobial agents

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cell wall

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5
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bacterial cell structure:
determines staining characteristic
serves as point of anchorage
prevents cell from rupturing

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cell wall

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6
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-THICK cell wall
-contains TEICHOIC ACID

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gram + cell wall

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7
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-THIN cell wall
-outer membrane: LIPOPOLYSACCHARIDE no teichoic acid
-has PERIPLASMIC SPACE

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gram - cell wall

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8
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vital in evading host defenses, ENDOTOXIN

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lipopolysaccharide

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9
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-deepest layer
-site of respiration and photosynthesis

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plasma membrane

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10
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site of protein synthesis

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ribosomes

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11
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-associated with virulence
-genes that code for antibiotic resistance and toxin production

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plasmids

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12
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resistance to b-lactam of penicillin and oxacillin

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large plasmids

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13
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resistance to tetracyclines and chloramphenicols

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small plasmids

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14
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-food reserve, energy source
-lessens osmotic pressure

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inclusion bodies

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15
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contains babes-ernst bodies

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corynebacterium diptheriae

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16
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contains much granules

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mycobacterium tuverculosis

17
Q

contains bipolar bodies

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yersinia pestis

18
Q

-for survival against harsh environment

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endospores/asexual spores

19
Q

the end of the spore’s dormant stage

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germination

20
Q

location of spore:
terminal

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clostridium tetani

21
Q

location of spore:
subterminal

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clostridium botulinum

22
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location of spore:
central spore

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bacillus anthracis