Bio Homework 22: Bacterial Cooperation
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1.
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What is bacterial cooperation?
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Bacterial cooperation refers to the behavior where bacteria work together to benefit each other, often by sharing resources or producing substances that help their survival.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why do bacteria often cooperate with genetic relatives?
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Bacteria cooperate with genetic relatives to indirectly support their own genes, enhancing the survival of shared genetic material.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of multilevel selection in bacterial cooperation?
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Multilevel selection allows cooperative strategies to thrive globally, even if they are disadvantageous in small, local populations.
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How can understanding bacterial cooperation improve medical treatments?
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Understanding bacterial cooperation can help scientists target cheats or encourage cooperation in beneficial bacteria, leading to better treatment outcomes for infections.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a siderophore in the context of bacterial cooperation?
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Siderophores are molecules produced by bacteria to scavenge iron from the environment, which can be used by both the producer and nearby bacteria.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the impact of cheating bacteria on the population?
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Cheating bacteria save energy and can overtake cooperators, leading to reduced overall survival in the population.
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What are biofilms and how do they relate to bacterial cooperation?
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Biofilms are slimy layers formed by bacteria that protect them and enhance cooperation by providing a stable environment for sharing resources.
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