Yogurt & Bacteria

Yogurt & Bacteria

I can demonstrate a basic knowledge of bacteria and apply it to yogurt by assessing the amount and type of bacteria on a microscope slide.

Bacteria Cells.... why so special?

- Pili (hairs) used for attachment

- Flagellum (tail) used for movement

- Nucleoid (middle) DNA

- Capsule (outside) used for protection

Multiple Choice

The pili of a bacteria cell are used for

• containing DNA

• attachment

• movement

• protection

Multiple Choice

The capsule is used for

• attachment

• movement

• protection

• DNA

Multiple Choice

Bacteria are ALWAYS harmful.

• True

• False

The video mentions that bacteria are in yogurt!

It's important to mention that these good bacteria are called PROBIOTICS.

Fill in the Blanks

Probiotics are

bacteria.

If you look at yogurt on a slide, you can see all of the individual bacteria.

Open Ended

Describe what you saw on the slide using three adjectives: