Micro Final Exam Review

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Bacteria that stain purple because of a THICK layer of peptidoglycan in the cell wall.

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Gram positive

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When a virus infects an organism then lays dormant in the host's cells until triggered.

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Lysogenic Cycle

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Transduction, Transformation & __________ are all ways bacteria change and evolve.

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Conjugation

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Viewed under a microscope and drew pictures of microorganisms for the first time.

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek

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What was the fungi doing in your sourdough starter in class?

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Creating CO2 from cell respiration

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What is the primary function of peptidoglycan in bacterial cell walls?

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To provide structural support and shape to the cell.

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What is the difference between the lytic and lysogenic cycles of a virus?

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The lytic cycle results in the destruction of the host cell, while the lysogenic cycle integrates the viral DNA into the host's genome.

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What is conjugation in bacteria?

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A process where bacteria transfer genetic material through direct contact.

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Who is known as the father of microbiology?

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek

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What role do fungi play in sourdough fermentation?

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They help in the production of CO2, which causes the dough to rise.