Archaea
Bacteria
Viruses
Microbiome
Case Studies
100
Though it sounds like a small fly, this sugar shows up only in archaeal pseudopeptidoglycan.
What is NAT (N-acetyltalosaminuronic acid)?
100
The chromosomes of almost all bacteria are considered this, also historically known as Chick-fil-a's Sunday status.
What is closed.
100
You won’t find them at a buffet, but these “bacteria eaters” are experts at an all-you-can-infect special.
What is a phage/bacteriaphage?
100
Who needs Ozempic! I just found out this amount of my weight is from microbes!
What is 2.5 pounds?
100
Look out! C-Diff is on its way in! This infection tympically happens in hospital settings after a course of this type of medication.
What is antibiotics.
200
This “chainmail armor” of some bacteria and Archaea isn’t made of steel, but of proteins that cover the cell like medieval drip.
What is the S-layer?
200
Though some may view bacteria pessimistically, this carrying Bacteria laking LPS thinks differently
What is Gram-Positive Bacteria?
200
You may call CAP but these proteins, make up the surrounding of the genome of a virus.
What are capsomeres (which make up the capsid)?
200
To survive into the large intestine microbes must make it past this organ with a pH of around 2.
What is the stomach?
200
This type of cell is targeted by HIV.
What are T helper cells?
300
Ain't no Esters up in this house... Archaea are unique with there membranes containing this type of bond.
What is an ether bond?
300
This genus’ name means “to wiggle,” which makes sense since one of its members (V. cholerae) wiggles its way into causing some very watery outcomes.
What is Vibrio?
300
Call the mail man! This lipid bilayer of animal virus has a postal name.
What is the envelope?
300
Before birth these microbes are found in utero.
Which is none? Ha!
300
SARS-COV-2 targets this receptor commonly found in lungs.
What is Ace-2?
400
Some may think Archaea is a Swiftie because this beta linkage holds the numbers to Taylor's favorite number.
What is a beta 1-3 linkage?
400
In the stationary phase these two thing become equal.
What is cell division and cell death?
400
Often described as a lock and key mechanism, in the case of this image the virus is interacting with the bacteria through what two parts?
What are the tail fibers and the LPS?
400
This specific population sees number of microbial species decrease.
Who are seniors?
400
Who sucked out the oxygen? This type of bacteria produces cavity causing acid.
What is streptococcus mutans?
500
At This Point you may want to recall the name power unit for Archaeal Flagellum
What is ATP?
500
As a bacteria, being a short king is actually an advantage. Small cells have greater diffusion due to this ratio.
What is Surface Area to Volume Ratio?
500
Don't tell my dog, this step is first in enveloped viral entry.
What is attachment?
500
Turn up the forensic files! This microbial tracking is just starting to come into "touch."
What is fingerprint?
500
Bring a bucket and a mop its gettin sticky in this biofilm, this substance helps attach biofilm to its surface.
What is EPS (extracellular polymeric substances)