Intro to micro cumulative FINAL #3

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A protective protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance.

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Antibody or immunoglobulin

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A pH of 7.1–14 means that something is a

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base or alkaline

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In the name Staphylococcus aureus, the first name is the:

Genus or species?

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Genus

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Microorganisms that cause disease are called

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pathogens

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An organism that can build organic compounds in its protoplasm from simpler inorganic matter.

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autotroph

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Simple transverse division is also known as

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binary fission

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Bacilli that divide and form chains are called

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streptobacilli

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An organelle of bacteria that appears as an invagination (enfolding) of the plasma membrane. It has two functions: first, it aids in reproduction, and second, it is the site of cellular respiration.

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mesosome

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The purposes of capsules include:

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Protecting the cell against phagocytosis

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increasing the virulence of the bacteria

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This is a thick-walled body produced by a bacterium to enable it to survive unfavorable environmental or living conditions.

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endospore or spore