organelles
function
comparison
Human Health
Lab & Experiments
100
Label A
Pili
100
These tiny structures make proteins for the cell.
ribosomes
100
True or False? Bacteria are prokaryotes.
true
100
True or False, Not all bacteria are harmful.
true
100
A dish used to grow bacteria in the lab.
petri dish
200
Label B
Flagellum
200
This structure stores extra DNA in small circular form, sometimes carrying resistance genes.
plasmids
200
One way bacterial cells are different from plant cells.
No cell wall, no chloroplasts
200
What type of medicine is used to kill or slow bacteria?
antibiotics
200
The nutrient material placed inside Petri dishes for bacteria to grow.
clue: A___
- Jelly
Agar
300
Label C
nucleoid
300
The fluid inside the cell where chemical reactions happen.
cytoplasm
300
Unlike animal cells, bacteria do not have this membrane-bound “control center.”
nucleus
300
Can steroids be used to kill off bacteria
no
300
What safety equipment must you always wear when handling bacteria in the lab?
gloves and safety goggles
400
Label G
peptidoglycan/cell wall
400
This long tail helps bacteria move in liquids.
flaggelum
400
One similarity between bacteria and eukaryotic cells.
Both have DNA, ribosomes, and a cell membrane.
400
Overuse of antibiotics can cause this problem.
antibiotic resistance, mutations
400
Why do scientists use control groups when testing bacterial growth?
For comparison to ensure results are valid
500
Label H
slime layer/capsule
500
Without this inner boundary layer, bacteria would not be able to control materials entering and leaving.
plasma membrane
500
Which is bigger on average, a bacterial cell or a human body cell?
human body cell.
500
What part of the body has the largest community of helpful bacteria?
the gut, intestines
500
Why do scientists use aseptic technique when handling bacteria?
Aseptic technique: safety precautions
to prevent contamination