The sum total of a bacteria's DNA, or ALL of the DNA and genes needed for a bacteria to be a bacteria.
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True or False: Ribosomes in bacteria produce proteins, such as enzymes, even though they are smaller than the ribosomes in humans.
True
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Antibiotics that target Transfer RNA (tRNA) or Messenger RNA (mRNA) are actually targeting the _______________.
ribosome
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A bacteria that creates a toxin that cosmetic surgeons use for Botox treatments.
Clostridium botulinum
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Can human DNA, such as a gene for human insulin, be inserted into a bacteria plasmid?
Yes! This is how GMO's are created.
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An organism without a nucleus in its only cell will typically be classified as _____________ and ___________
prokaryotic and unicellular
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A small, circulalr DNA strand that is found in the cytoplasm and can be traded with other bacteria is known as ____________.
A plasmid
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Rod shaped bacteria are known as _____________
Bacilli (plural) or Bacillus (singular).
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trap
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gold
Win 50 points!
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shark
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baam
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A disease caused by flesh eating bacteria.
Necrotizing fasciitis
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eraser
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magnet
Take 10 points!
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fairy
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baam
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Which has the thicker peptidoglycan layer in the cell walls? Gram Positive or Gram Negative Bacteria?
Gram Positive Bacteria have a thicker pepdioglycan layer in the cell walls.
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Why are the ribosomes in bacteria always considered to be "free floating"?
Because bacteria have no fatty internal membranes for ribosomes to attach to.
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What happens when a bacteria gains impermeability?
The cell wall becomes so thick antibiotics cannot get into the bacteria. This will cause antibiotic resistance.
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What is an endospore?
An endospore is an asexual structure that protects bacterial DNA and allows the bacteria to go dormant when environmental or nutritional conditions get bad.
