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Micro Chptr 4, 5, 6

Keywords & Notes from Chapters 4, 5, & 6

QuestionAnswer
All living things are composed of? CELLS
Which type of cell has a cell membrane, ribosomes, a chromosome, and cytoplasma? PROKARYOTES
A large and small subunit site where protein synthesis occurs in all cells RIBOSOMES
There are two types of Glycocalyx SLIME LAYER & CAPSULE
Dense fluid encased by the cell membrane and is the site of many of the cell's biochemical and synthetic activities CYTOPLASM
What are the names of the two basic cell types EUKARYOTE & PROKARYOTE
A small component of eukaryotic cells that is bounded by a membrane and specialized in function ORGANELLE
Holds the DNA Chromosome for the cell NUCLEUS
Where the hereditary material of an organism is stored GENOME
The appendages that are responsible for Motitlity FLAGELLA & ASIAL FILAMENTS
The appendages that are responsible for Attachment and/or Channels FIMBRIAE & PILI
The rigid, tubular appendage that is responsible for the transfer of genes during bacterial conjugation SEX PILI
The macromolecule that provides strength to bacterial walls and is a Polymer of sugars linked together with short peptide chains is called PEPTIDOGLYCAN
The external structure of the cell that provides a protective barrier GLYCOCALYX
a dormant form of bacteria that is also resistant to adverse envrionmental stressors like extreme heat or cold ENDOSPORE
Small circular pieces of DNA that carry non-essential genetic information PLASMIDS
Asexual for of reproduction where the DNA in the cell divids MITOSIS
Primitive cells that adapted to extreme habitats and modes of nutrition DOMAIN ARCHAE
Vesicles of a Chloroplast formed by the folding of the inner membrane into "sacs" or "discs" which traps energy THYLAKOIDS
Group of bacteria that lack a cell wall and have sterols in their cytoplasma MYCOPLASMAS
A homogeneous sheath, 20-80 nm thick, with a very small periplasmic space GRAM-POSITIVE CELL WALL
Important basis of bacterial classification and identification GRAM-STAIN
Protozoa, some algae, and all animal cells lack? A CELL WALL
Sterols provide STABILITY
Eukarotic cells possess which appendages for locomotion CILIA & FLAGELLA
The space within the bacteria where extra nutrients are stored when the sources are boutiful, for when these sources are depleted INCLUSION BODIES
Bacteria with a spherical or ball shape COCCUS
A cylindrical shaped bacteria BACILLUS
A network of dark fibers that are attracted to dyes and is the prominent feature of the nucleoplasm in stained preparations CHROMATIN
When chromosomes take on a fine threadlike look, during mitosis PROPHASE
The period during mitosis when the chromosomes are full visible as X-shaped structures METAPHASE
The phase of mitosis when spindle fibers attach to individual chromosomes, and pull them apart ANAPHASE
The phase of mitosis where the chromosomal division is completed TELOPHASE
Helical or twisted rod shaped bacterial cells with a polar flagella, are known as SPIRILLUM
A flexible helical or curved bacterial cell with a periplasmic flagella SPIROCHETE
During the active phase of a bacterial endospore, it is known as a VEGETATIVE CELL
This lipid molecule forms the matrix of the top layer of the outermembrane of a gram-negative cell wall LIPOPOLYSACHARIDES
The cell walls of fungi are composed of what? CHITIN or CELLULOUS
Which of the following eukaryotic organelles originates from the outer membrane of the nuclear envelope and allows for the transportation of materials from the nucleus to the cytoplasm, and ultimately to the cell's exterior? ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM
The Packaging Machine operator in an Eukayrotic cell" GOLGI APPARATUS
A vesicle that originates from the Golgi apparatus and contains a variety of enzymes LYOSOME
Archaea do not have the typical_________ found in bacterial cell walls PEPTIDOGLYCAN
Bacteria in the genus Mycoplasma, bacteria called L-forms, and protoza, lack what? CELL WALLS
Filamentous fungi are called MOLDS
Sexually reproduced spores are known as ZYGOSPORES
The motile feeding stage of protozoa is called TROPOZOITE
In general, most DNA viruses multiply in the host cell's? NUCLEUS
In general, most RNA viruses multiply in the host cell's? CYTOPLASM
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