Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bacterial cells?
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in bacteria cells?
What is the function of pili in bacteria cells?
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
7 (majority of bacteria genome) | arrow_right_alt | cell wall |
8 (extra small loop of DNA) | arrow_right_alt | cell membrane |
2 | arrow_right_alt | ribosome |
9 (makes proteins) | arrow_right_alt | nucleoid/bacterial chromosome |
1 | arrow_right_alt | flagellum |
10 | arrow_right_alt | pilus |
6 (helps bacteria stick to surfaces and do conjugation) | arrow_right_alt | plasmid |
What is the primary method of reproduction in bacteria?
What is the process of bacterial conjugation used for?
Match the definitions to the corresponding bacterial processes.
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
Transfer of genetic material through a pili | arrow_right_alt | Binary Fission |
Cell division producing two identical daughter cells | arrow_right_alt | Conjugation |
Where does the initial "seeding" (beginning) of your microbiome come from?
How does your microbiome help "educate" your immune system?
What would be the easiest way to make your gut microbiome function better in making you healthy?
Which antibiotic is most effective at killing this type of bacterium?
Imagine as a doctor you have sampled the bacterium making your patient sick and grew the bacterium (the orange color lawn) on a petri dish. You then test 5 antibiotics to see which to prescribe to your patient. From the image that shows the results of your testing below, which antibiotic will you choose to give to your patient? Explain how you made your choice.
What is a multi-drug resistant bacteria ("superbug")?