Bacterial Metabolism and Characteristics

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What is the time required for a cell to undergo binary fission called?

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Generation time.

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What is the suitable temperature range for mesophiles?

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25-40°C.

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In a bacterial growth curve, which phase is represented by a period of stable population?

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Stationary phase.

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What do you call bacteria that obtain their carbon source from organic compounds?

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Heterotrophs.

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What is the term for spherical-shaped bacteria?

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Coccus.

Front

What is the process by which bacteria reproduce asexually?

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Binary fission.

Front

What type of bacteria thrive in extreme heat?

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Thermophiles.

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What is the term for bacteria that can live without oxygen?

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Anaerobes.

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What is the primary energy source for phototrophic bacteria?

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Light.

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What do you call bacteria that can use both organic and inorganic compounds for energy?

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Facultative anaerobes.