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.

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: