Prokaryotes
Prokaryotes 2
Biology of Prokaryotes
Biology of Prokaryotes 2
Fun Facts about our Group!
100
Prokaryotes are found where?
Everywhere.
100
Along with giving the cell shape, what else does the cell wall do specifically in non disease causing bacteria?
Protects against toxic substances.
100
What is the function of a capsule of a bacterial cell?
protects the cell and helps the cell attach to other cells and surfaces.
100
Whos the coolest person in the group?
Adam! duh
200
Name three habitats where archaea live?
Swamps, hot lakes, hot springs (extreme environments)
200
When cocci occur in chains they are called?
Streptococci
200
What can cell walls do in disease causing bacteria?
They have structures that add to the disease causing abilities of the organism.
200
What is a plasmid?
small, circular, self replicating loops of double stranded DNA.
200
What is the most unique thing about our group?
We have two gingers!
300
What archaea cannot be in the presence of oxygen?
Methanogens
300
Both bacterial and archaeal cell membranes are made of?
lipid bilayers with proteins.
300
When harsh conditions kill an original cell how can some of the cells DNA survive?
Endospores.
300
Who would win in a fight a a taco or a grilled cheese sandwich?
If its a legit fight a grilled cheese but if its prison rules a taco.
400
What do Methanogens convert hydrogen gas and carbon dioxide into?
methane gas.
400
Grape like clusters of cocci are called?
staphylococci
400
The cell membrane helps keep the internal environments of organism stable by doing what?
controlling the molecules that move into and out of the cell.
400
Where do chemotrophs get their energy?
Chemicals taken from the environment
400
Who do morgan and amber have a crush on?
Adam
500
What Archaeal group is a salt loving archaea?
Halophiles
500
Thermoacidophiles live in what type of environment?
very acidic environments that have very high temperatures.
500
The enzymes that catalyze the reactions of cellular respiration are found where?
In the lipid bilayer.
500
What harsh conditions can endospores withstand?
high temperatures strong chemicals radiation and drying.
500
Who is better at any Zelda game Adam or Luke?
sadly luke :(
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