Unit 8 - Bacteria Flashcards
Learn about bacteria
Archaea and bacteria are very ________, _____________ organisms.
simple, microscopic
Monerans is an old kingdom name that refers to what?
Archaea and bacteria
Directions: True or False? If false, correct the statement.
Most bacteria are too small to be seen. They are prokaryotic cells, meaning they have no nucleus.
True
Directions: Answer the statement with the best available answer.
Bacteria and archaea are single celled, but sometimes stick together in strands or…
A. Bactillus
B. Spirillus
C. Film
D. Coccus
C. Film
Cyanobacteria are an example of an organism that can make their own _______. Both archaea and bacteria have this capability.
food
Directions: True or False? If false, correct the statement.
All bacteria and archaea do not contain cell walls.
False. Some bacteria and archaea contain cell walls.
Directions: Answer the statement with the best available answer.
The cell wall of archaea and bacteria is made out of…
A. Cellulose
B. Capsule
C. Spirilla
D. None of the above
D. None of the above
Directions: True or False? If false, correct the statement.
All bacteria and archaea need oxygen to live (aerobic).
False. Most bacteria and archaea need oxygen to live (aerobic), but some do not (anaerobic).
Directions: After being provided some locations, determine whether they are related to bacteria or archaea.
Usually found in soil, water, other organisms.
Bacteria
Archaea and bacteria usually reproduce asexually by the process of ________________.
binary fission
Directions: True or False? If false, correct the statement.
The bacteria we hear in the news is usually the good news.
False. The bacteria we hear in the news is usually the bad news.
How do bacteria obtain their energy?
By consuming other organisms, but usually through absorbing nutrients
Directions: Answer the statement with the best available answer.
Most bacteria are…
A. Destructive
B. Helpful
C. Eukaryotic
D. None of the above
B. Helpful
Single celled organisms come in three main shapes. List them.
- Round - Cocci
- Rodlike - Bacilli
- Spiral - Spirilla
This diagram is an example of what?
The typical structure of bacteria
There are three main colonies that bacterial cells live in. Please list all three.
Hint: DSS
- Diplo - two
- Strepto - chain
- Staphylo - cluster