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Theappendage on bacterial cells that allows for chemotaxis. |
Flagella |
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Thestructures of bacteria that contribute to the ability of pathogenic bacteria tocause disease |
Fimbriae, capsule, slime layer, outer membrane of gram negative cell |
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Characteristicsof endospores. |
A dormantsurvival structure—not reproductive--Resistant to heat, drying, radiation,acid, chemical disinfectants, pressure, and vacuum—Refractibility, resistanceto staining—Dormancy, ability to survive for a long period of time |
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Thestructure that prevents lysis of bacterial cells in changing osmotic conditions |
Cell Wall |
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Characteristicsof Gram – positive and Gram – negative cells |
Cell Wall Gram Positive consists of a thick layer of peptidoglycan andlarge amounts of teichoic cell walls |
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CharacteristicsGram – negative cells |
Gram Negative Thin layer of peptidoglycan (plasma membrane) surrounded byan outer membrane composed of lipids, lipoproteins, and a lipopolysaccharide(outer membrane is more permeable |
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Theterm used to collectively describe the three layers found surrounding the cytoplasmof a bacterial cell |
Cell Envelope |
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Thetwo chemical components that make up ribosomes |
protein and rRNA |
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Howwould the destruction of the cell’s ribosomes affect cellular metabolism |
Synthesize Proteins |
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Functionof sex – pili in bacteria |
Gene transfer and attachment to surfaces |
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Twomain functions of bacterial appendages. |
Attachment and Motility |
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Spheres |
Cocci |
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Rods |
Bacilli |
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Ovals |
Coccobacilli |
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Curved Rods |
Vibrios |
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Rigid Helices |
Spirilla |
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Flexible Helices |
Spirochetes |
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Square Planar Configurations (clusters |
Tetrads |
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Cubic Configurations (clusters |
Sarcinae |
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