Classification of Prokaryotes
What is a prokaryotic species?
What is needed for fungal growth?
- PH of 5
- High sugar and salt concentration
- preference for high moisture
- Temperature of 23-30 degrees Celsius (77-86 degrees Fahrenheit)
1. Attachment is when
phage attaches by the tail fibers to the host cell
What DNA virus causes cold sores?
Simplexvirus
Fungal infection is also known as?
Mycosis
Bacteria grown in laboratory media is known as
Culture
The Irish potato famine was caused by which fungus?
Phytophthora Infestans
2. Penetration is when
Phage lysozyme opens the cell wall tail sheath contracts to force the tail core and DNA into the cell
What DNA virus causes chickenpox?
Varicellovirus
An infection deep within the body is known as?
Systemic Mycoses
Populations of cells derived from a single parent cell are called
Clone
What started the Salem witch trials?
consumption of rye products with ergot fungus that caused erratic behavior
3. Biosynthesis is when
Production of phage DNA and proteins
What DNA virus causes mononucleosis?
Lymphocryptovirus
An infection beneath the skin is known as?
Subcutaneous Mycoses
Slight genetic differences with no functional changes are called
Variant
Human tumors account for what percentage of cancers worldwide?
12% to 20% of cancers
4. Maturation is when
Assembly of phage particles
What DNA virus causes Kaposi Sarcoma
Rhadinovirus
An infection that affects hair, skin, and nails is known as?
Cutaneous Mycoses
Accumulated genetic differences leading to change in behavior or properties is called
Strain
- Human papilloma virus
- Hepatitis B
- Human herpes virus 8
- Epstein-Barr Virus
5. Release is when
Phage lysozyme breaks the cell wall
What DNA virus causes warts and can transform cells and cause cancer?
Papillomavirus
Superficial Mycoses A Localized infection in the hair shaft is known as?
Superficial Mycoses