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... Some colonies work together to capture and eat prey. When they find it, they engulf it and as a group secrete a substance that digests it. The entire colony then feeds on the nutrients. They can be found in soil, are thin rod shaped, gram-negative cells that exhibit self-organizing behavior as a res ...
... Some colonies work together to capture and eat prey. When they find it, they engulf it and as a group secrete a substance that digests it. The entire colony then feeds on the nutrients. They can be found in soil, are thin rod shaped, gram-negative cells that exhibit self-organizing behavior as a res ...
Viruses & Bacteria
... -Strong acids -Disinfectants Endospores are formed by vegetative cells in response to environmental signals that indicate a limiting factor for vegetative growth, such as exhaustion of an essential nutrient. ...
... -Strong acids -Disinfectants Endospores are formed by vegetative cells in response to environmental signals that indicate a limiting factor for vegetative growth, such as exhaustion of an essential nutrient. ...
Microsoft Word - 10EvMattersBooklet_2
... 1. Two weeks ago, Lulu-Anne was diagnosed with strep throat which is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes. She was treated by her family doctor with the antibiotic called amoxicillin. Soon after finishing all the doses of amoxicillin in her prescription, she felt better and most of the sym ...
... 1. Two weeks ago, Lulu-Anne was diagnosed with strep throat which is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes. She was treated by her family doctor with the antibiotic called amoxicillin. Soon after finishing all the doses of amoxicillin in her prescription, she felt better and most of the sym ...
Chapter 7 Elements of Microbial Nutrition, Ecology and Growth
... 10) All viruses and some bacteria are obligate intracellular parasites. Name one bacterial species and one virus that is an obligate intracellular parasite. ...
... 10) All viruses and some bacteria are obligate intracellular parasites. Name one bacterial species and one virus that is an obligate intracellular parasite. ...
The 6 Kingdoms of Life
... Kinds of Eukarya • A wide variety of Eukaryotes are _________________. – _______ unicellular Eukaryotes are in the kingdom ______________. • ___________ contain both _______________ and _______________ organisms, many are ________________. • ____________ are _____________ that are mostly ___________ ...
... Kinds of Eukarya • A wide variety of Eukaryotes are _________________. – _______ unicellular Eukaryotes are in the kingdom ______________. • ___________ contain both _______________ and _______________ organisms, many are ________________. • ____________ are _____________ that are mostly ___________ ...
Staining
... The iodine acts as a mordant (fixer) and will form a complex with the crystal violet, fixing it into the cell. Rinse briefly with tap water, and then drain off most of the water. ...
... The iodine acts as a mordant (fixer) and will form a complex with the crystal violet, fixing it into the cell. Rinse briefly with tap water, and then drain off most of the water. ...
TB Diagnosis fact sheet - The Tuberculosis Association of India
... known to be related to drug resistance, and provide accurate results within 24 hours. But since not all such mutations are currently known, it doesn’t give as reliable results as more conventional means. Several methods of rapidly detecting the growth of TB bacteria have been developed. The basic pr ...
... known to be related to drug resistance, and provide accurate results within 24 hours. But since not all such mutations are currently known, it doesn’t give as reliable results as more conventional means. Several methods of rapidly detecting the growth of TB bacteria have been developed. The basic pr ...
Inflammatory mediator response to Gram-positive and
... was Listeria monocytogenes, which was a poor inducer of IL-12, TNF and IFN-γ despite being Gram-positive. Since an intricate interplay between IL-12, TNF and IFN-γ results in enhanced killing capacity of macrophages, these cytokines are recognized as phagocyte-activating cytokines. Another striking ...
... was Listeria monocytogenes, which was a poor inducer of IL-12, TNF and IFN-γ despite being Gram-positive. Since an intricate interplay between IL-12, TNF and IFN-γ results in enhanced killing capacity of macrophages, these cytokines are recognized as phagocyte-activating cytokines. Another striking ...
Chapter 24: Communicable Diseases
... taking the antibiotics? Why or why not? 5. If you have a bacterial infection, is it safe to take leftover antibiotics from an earlier illness or to use an antibiotic prescribed for someone else? Why or why not? 6. If a doctor determines that your illness is not caused by bacteria, what should you do ...
... taking the antibiotics? Why or why not? 5. If you have a bacterial infection, is it safe to take leftover antibiotics from an earlier illness or to use an antibiotic prescribed for someone else? Why or why not? 6. If a doctor determines that your illness is not caused by bacteria, what should you do ...
StudyBlue Guide - Microbiology Study Guides
... What antibiotic was discovered in the 1920's but not used until the 1940's penicillin When was the golden age of microbiology Last half of the 1800's The two new DNA molecules produced from the parent molecule are identical Physical characteristics or products of gene expression are phenotype Glucos ...
... What antibiotic was discovered in the 1920's but not used until the 1940's penicillin When was the golden age of microbiology Last half of the 1800's The two new DNA molecules produced from the parent molecule are identical Physical characteristics or products of gene expression are phenotype Glucos ...
Chapter 25 - Fort Bend ISD
... The Proteobacteria are a major group (phylum) of bacteria. They include a wide variety of pathogens, such as Escherichia, Salmonella(rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria that causes typhoid fever and the foodborne illness salmonellosis , Vibrio(motile gram negative curvedrod shaped bacterium wit ...
... The Proteobacteria are a major group (phylum) of bacteria. They include a wide variety of pathogens, such as Escherichia, Salmonella(rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria that causes typhoid fever and the foodborne illness salmonellosis , Vibrio(motile gram negative curvedrod shaped bacterium wit ...
Special virology 1. Rotavirus 2. Enterovirus polio
... Cocci: round; can be arranged in clusters, chains, or pairs. Bacilli (rods): rod shape. Pleomorphic: variable shape. Bacteria can also be differentiated based on their need/affinity for oxygen. There are obligate aerobes (P. aeruginosa, M. tuberculosis, Nocardia, bacilli). There are obligate ana ...
... Cocci: round; can be arranged in clusters, chains, or pairs. Bacilli (rods): rod shape. Pleomorphic: variable shape. Bacteria can also be differentiated based on their need/affinity for oxygen. There are obligate aerobes (P. aeruginosa, M. tuberculosis, Nocardia, bacilli). There are obligate ana ...
Bacteria Review Questions
... and gram negative bacteria. 3. Describe three ways that bacteria can obtain energy. 4. Describe how bacteria reproduce, exchange genetic information and survive harsh conditions. 5. If Earth suddenly lost its light source but stayed the same temperature, which organisms might survive? 6. How do the ...
... and gram negative bacteria. 3. Describe three ways that bacteria can obtain energy. 4. Describe how bacteria reproduce, exchange genetic information and survive harsh conditions. 5. If Earth suddenly lost its light source but stayed the same temperature, which organisms might survive? 6. How do the ...
Gram positive Gram negative
... small circular, double-stranded DNA free or integrated into the chromosome duplicated and passed on to offspring not essential to bacterial growth & metabolism may encode antibiotic resistance, tolerance to toxic metals, enzymes & toxins • used in genetic engineering- readily manipulated & transferr ...
... small circular, double-stranded DNA free or integrated into the chromosome duplicated and passed on to offspring not essential to bacterial growth & metabolism may encode antibiotic resistance, tolerance to toxic metals, enzymes & toxins • used in genetic engineering- readily manipulated & transferr ...
Ch. 18
... C. Adaptations in bacteria 1. ___________________ _________________ – require oxygen for respiration 2. ___________________ _________________ – are killed in oxygen Ex: botulism D. Survival 1. ___________________ – tough coat containing genetic information that resists harsh environments a). Ex: ___ ...
... C. Adaptations in bacteria 1. ___________________ _________________ – require oxygen for respiration 2. ___________________ _________________ – are killed in oxygen Ex: botulism D. Survival 1. ___________________ – tough coat containing genetic information that resists harsh environments a). Ex: ___ ...
microbiology exam i - Medical Mastermind Community
... A. Genes that impart antibiotic resistance to bacterial cells. B. An autonomous origin of replication. C. The tra genes that allow conjugation. D. Genes that allow bacterial hosts to act as pathogens to mammalian cells. E_ All of the above. 41. You heard, in class, about the luciferase transducing p ...
... A. Genes that impart antibiotic resistance to bacterial cells. B. An autonomous origin of replication. C. The tra genes that allow conjugation. D. Genes that allow bacterial hosts to act as pathogens to mammalian cells. E_ All of the above. 41. You heard, in class, about the luciferase transducing p ...
BACTERIA Old kingdom name : Monera ( monerans ) Today
... a) di - ex. dicoccus b) strepto - ex. Streptococcus : bacteria in chains or filaments c) staphylo - Staphylococcus : clumps Colonies: when a large number of cells have grown together ex. Myxobacteria : form specialized colonies during part of their growth cycle called fruiting bodies 4. Respiration ...
... a) di - ex. dicoccus b) strepto - ex. Streptococcus : bacteria in chains or filaments c) staphylo - Staphylococcus : clumps Colonies: when a large number of cells have grown together ex. Myxobacteria : form specialized colonies during part of their growth cycle called fruiting bodies 4. Respiration ...
File - Mr. Swords` Classes
... They don’t develop They only make copies of themselves This cannot be done without the help of living cells (host) ...
... They don’t develop They only make copies of themselves This cannot be done without the help of living cells (host) ...
Bacteria & Viruses - St. Mary Catholic Secondary School
... them and will kill them if present. • Facultative anaerobes do not use oxygen but can survive just fine if it is around. ...
... them and will kill them if present. • Facultative anaerobes do not use oxygen but can survive just fine if it is around. ...
Communicable Diseases and You
... • A Non-communicable disease is ____spread by contact with others and may be caused by _____ _________, _______, or ____________ hazards. ...
... • A Non-communicable disease is ____spread by contact with others and may be caused by _____ _________, _______, or ____________ hazards. ...
208 microbiology
... Bacteria jitter about in fluid suspensions with Brownian movement or true motility; they are difficult to visualize sharply. We can see their shapes and appreciate their activity under a cover glass but it is difficult to form a complete idea of their morphology. An important part of the problem is ...
... Bacteria jitter about in fluid suspensions with Brownian movement or true motility; they are difficult to visualize sharply. We can see their shapes and appreciate their activity under a cover glass but it is difficult to form a complete idea of their morphology. An important part of the problem is ...
kingdom monera
... reports about staph resistance to this antibiotic. “There are a couple of new antibiotics,” says Foster. “Resistance will develop very quickly, so we view vaccination as an alternative.” Trials are underway on two vaccines, the one used with neonates and based on the use of purified antibodies reco ...
... reports about staph resistance to this antibiotic. “There are a couple of new antibiotics,” says Foster. “Resistance will develop very quickly, so we view vaccination as an alternative.” Trials are underway on two vaccines, the one used with neonates and based on the use of purified antibodies reco ...
Spirillaceae
... Type : Gram negative bacteria Shape : long, helically coiled (spiral-shaped) cells Nature : chemoheterotrophic Lengths : between 5 and 250 µm and diameters around 0.1-0.6 µm • Special : Differ from other bacteria by the location of the flagella / axial fillament which located between the bacterial i ...
... Type : Gram negative bacteria Shape : long, helically coiled (spiral-shaped) cells Nature : chemoheterotrophic Lengths : between 5 and 250 µm and diameters around 0.1-0.6 µm • Special : Differ from other bacteria by the location of the flagella / axial fillament which located between the bacterial i ...