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Prokaryotes Test Review

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Bacteria that contain chlorophyll and perform photosynthesis like a plant belong into which of the following groups?

a)

archaebacteria

b)

cyanobacteria

c)

chemoautographs

d)

pathogens

2.

Name this bacteria shape.

a)

bacillus

b)

coccus

c)

spirillum

3.

Name this bacteria shape.

a)

coccus

b)

bacillus

c)

spirillum

4.
How do bacteria move?
a)
flagella
b)
cilia
c)
they don't
5.
All bacteria are harmful to humans
a)
True
b)
False
6.

Archaebacteria live in extreme environments.

a)

True

b)

False

7.
Which disease is not caused by bacteria?
a)
Strep throat
b)
Pneumonia
c)
Food poisoning
d)
Influenza (the Flu)
8.
Bacteria help you digest food.
a)
True
b)
False
9.

Bacteria are classified as ____________.

a)

prokaryotes

b)

eukaryotes

10.

Unlike the cells of eukaryotes, the cells of bacteria do not have _____________.

a)

a nucleus

b)

cell walls

c)

flagellum

d)

cells

11.

What is found free-floating in the cytoplasm of bacteria cells?

a)

The DNA

b)

The Nucleus

c)

the protein coat

d)

the flagellum

12.
Explain how bacteria act as decomposers for our environment.
a)
They rot and become stinky so they go out with the trash
b)
They break down dead or decaying matter into needed nutrients
c)
They help bugs to survive the winter
d)
They turn glass into sand 
13.

The ability of bacteria to survive and become "stronger" even after antibiotic treatment is called _____________.

a)

cellular respiration

b)

endospore formation

c)

antibody resistance

d)

antibiotic resistance

14.

An endospore is a structure that ______________.

a)

is tough and used for survival

b)

weak, for reproduction

c)

help bacteria die

d)

is used for conjugation

15.

Name this bacteria shape

a)

coccus

b)

spirillum

c)

bacillus

16.

True or False: Some types of bacteria eat and clean up oil spills

a)

True

b)

False

17.

A disease causing organism is called a __________.

a)

pathogen

b)

poison

c)

vaccine

18.

When conditions get inhospitable (unlivable), bacteria form an____________.

a)

dna

b)

nucleus

c)

endospore

d)

antibiotic

19.

Challenge....

Based on the figure, which chemical inhibited the growth of the bacteria the most?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

20.
Bacteria reproduce asexually by 
a)
spores
b)
conjugation
c)
fixation
d)
binary fission
21.
Bacteria can help plants by trapping nitrogen in the soil through....
a)
conjugation
b)
sterilization
c)
nitrogen fixation
d)
decomposition
22.
Bacteria are used in
a)
farming
b)
the medical industry
c)
the food industry
d)
all of these
23.

Challenge......

The name streptococcus tells you the bacteria are arranged as ___.

a)

pairs of round cells

b)

long chains of round cells

c)

groups of spirals

d)

chains of rods

24.
Which of the structures is NOT found in bacteria?
a)
ribosome
b)
cell membrane
c)
cytoplasm
d)
nuclear membrane
25.
—Type of bacteria that live in highly acidic soils and hot springs
a)
thermoacidophiles
b)
halophiles
c)
extremophiles
d)
methanogens
26.
Type of bacteria that —live in areas with extremely high salt content
a)
theroacidophiles
b)
halophiles
c)
extremophiles
d)
methanogens
27.
Bacteria never exchange genetic material
a)
true
b)
false
28.
Where do archaea live?
a)
Just in the Ocean 
b)
Everywhere, except for harsh environments 
c)
Everywhere, including really harsh environments 
d)
Just down the road, at the corner of 4th and Main 
29.

Prokaryotic cells are found in which domain(s)?

a)

Eukarya only

b)

Bacteria only

c)

Archaea only

d)

Bacteria & Archaea

e)

Eukarya & Bacteria

30.

Which of the following is in the correct order from large to small?

a)

eukaryotes, virus, bacteria

b)

bacteria, virus, eukaryotes

c)

virus, prokaryotes, eukaryotes

d)

eukaryotes, prokaryotes, virus

31.

Which of the following is in the correct order from small to large?

a)

eukaryotes, virus, bacteria

b)

bacteria, virus, eukaryotes

c)

virus, prokaryotes, eukaryotes

d)

eukaryotes, bacteria, virus

32.

Which of the following are considered extremophiles?

a)

viruses

b)

archaea

c)

bacteria

d)

eukaryotes

33.

Which of the following is the most numerous ORGANISM found on Earth?

a)

viruses

b)

prokaryotes

c)

eukaryotes

d)

protists

e)

plants

34.

Which of the following are most susceptible to death by antibiotic treatment?

a)

viruses

b)

archaea

c)

bacteria

d)

eukaryotes

35.

__________ are bacterial cells that meet their carbon needs by breaking down carbon dioxide and who meet their energy needs by converting solar energy into chemical energy.

a)

chemoautotroph

b)

photoautotroph

c)

chemoheterotroph

d)

photoheterotroph

36.

__________ are bacterial cells that meet their carbon needs by breaking down other organic materials and who meet their energy needs by converting solar energy into chemical energy.

a)

chemoautotroph

b)

photoautotroph

c)

chemoheterotroph

d)

photoheterotroph

37.

__________ are bacterial cells that meet their carbon and energy needs by breaking down other organic materials and organisms.

a)

chemoautotroph

b)

photoautotroph

c)

chemoheterotroph

d)

photoheterotroph

38.

__________ are bacterial cells that meet their carbon needs by breaking down organic material and reach their energy needs by converting solar energy into chemical energy.

a)

chemoautotroph

b)

photoautotroph

c)

chemoheterotroph

d)

photoheterotroph

39.

Which of the following prefers hot environments?

a)

psychrophile

b)

thermophile

c)

xerophile

d)

halophile

e)

osmophile

40.

Which of the following prefers dry environments?

a)

psychrophile

b)

thermophile

c)

xerophile

d)

halophile

e)

osmophile

41.

Which of the following prefers environments with high sugar concentrations?

a)

psychrophile

b)

thermophile

c)

xerophile

d)

halophile

e)

osmophile

42.

Which of the following prefers extreme cold environments?

a)

psychrophile

b)

thermophile

c)

xerophile

d)

halophile

e)

osmophile

43.

Which of the following prefer environments with high salt concentrations?

a)

psychrophile

b)

thermophile

c)

xerophile

d)

halophile

e)

osmophile

44.

Which type of bacteria is shown in the attached image?

a)

streptobacillus

b)

staphylococcus

c)

diplococcus

d)

streptococcus

e)

diplococcus

45.

Which type of bacteria is shown in the attached image?

a)

streptobacillus

b)

staphylococcus

c)

diplococcus

d)

streptococcus

e)

diplococcus

46.

Which type of bacteria is shown in the attached image?

a)

streptobacillus

b)

staphylococcus

c)

diplobacillus

d)

streptococcus

e)

diplococcus

47.

Which type of bacteria is shown in the attached image?

a)

streptobacillus

b)

staphylococcus

c)

diplobacillus

d)

streptococcus

e)

diplococcus

48.

Which type of bacteria is shown in the attached image?

a)

streptobacillus

b)

staphylococcus

c)

diplobacillus

d)

streptococcus

e)

spirillum

49.

Which type of bacteria is shown in the attached image?

a)

streptobacillus

b)

staphylococcus

c)

diplobacillus

d)

streptococcus

e)

spirillum

50.

A bacterial cell udnergoes Gram staining and appears purple, how should it be classified?

a)

Gram Positive

b)

Gram Negative

51.

A bacterial cell udnergoes Gram staining and appears pink, how should it be classified?

a)

Gram Positive

b)

Gram Negative

52.

A bacterial cell that has two membranes would be classified as _________.

a)

Gram Positive

b)

Gram Negative

53.

A bacterial cell that has one cell membrane would be classified as _________.

a)

Gram Positive

b)

Gram Negative

54.

Which group of bacteria are more virulent?

a)

Gram Positive

b)

Gram Negative

55.

Which group of bacteria can withstand antibiotics better?

a)

Gram Positive

b)

Gram Negative

56.

All gram negative bacteria re harmful.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

This gram negative bacteria is responsible for the Black Plague.

a)

cyanobacteria

b)

rhizobia

c)

yersina pestis

d)

clostridium

e)

streptomyces

58.

This gram positive bacteria is used to make numerous antibiotics such as neomycin found in neosporin.

a)

cyanobacteria

b)

rhizobia

c)

yersina pestis

d)

clostridium

e)

streptomyces

59.

This gram negative bacteria has chlorophyll and is responsible for producing our oxygen rich atmosphere.

a)

cyanobacteria

b)

rhizobia

c)

yersina pestis

d)

clostridium

e)

streptomyces

60.

This gram positive bacteria is responsible for tetnus, gangrene and botulism.

a)

cyanobacteria

b)

rhizobia

c)

yersina pestis

d)

clostridium

e)

streptomyces

61.

This gram negative bacteria is responsible for converting atmospheric nitrogen gas into a solid nitrate form that can be absorbed by plant roots.

a)

cyanobacteria

b)

rhizobia

c)

yersina pestis

d)

clostridium

e)

streptomyces

62.

This gram positive bacteria is used to ferment foods and create foods such as yogurt and cheese.

a)

cyanobacteria

b)

rhizobia

c)

lactobacillus

d)

clostridium

e)

streptomyces

63.

This bacterial structure provides strength and rigidity to the cell and prevents it from bursting. It also anchors the pili and flagella.

a)

capsule

b)

cell wall

c)

cell membrane

d)

ribosome

e)

mesosome

64.

This bacterial structure is the site for protein production.

a)

capsule

b)

cell wall

c)

cell membrane

d)

ribosome

e)

mesosome

65.

Controls what enters and leaves the cell; site for metabolic processes like cell respiration and/or photosynthesis

a)

capsule

b)

cell wall

c)

cell membrane

d)

ribosome

e)

mesosome

66.

Protects the cell from drying out and helps the cell to stick to surfaces and other cells.

a)

capsule

b)

cell wall

c)

cell membrane

d)

ribosome

e)

mesosome

67.

A membrane sac that is an extension of the cell membrane so it therefore increases the surface area of the cell membrane; makes metabolic processes more efficient

a)

capsule

b)

cell wall

c)

cell membrane

d)

ribosome

e)

mesosome

68.

Structure that is necessary for bacterial locomotion; allows the bacterium to roll or tumble.

a)

flagella

b)

pilus

c)

nucleoid

d)

plasmid

e)

endospore

69.

Single loop of chromosomal DNA that is found free-floating within the bacterial cell

a)

flagella

b)

pilus

c)

nucleoid

d)

plasmid

e)

endospore

70.

Used during conjugation as a physical link between two separate bacterial cells; also used to help attach the bacteria to other cells or surfaces

a)

flagella

b)

pilus

c)

nucleoid

d)

plasmid

e)

endospore

71.

Small double stranded circular DNA molecule that is separate from the bacteria’s chromosomal DNA; usually holds genes that provide a genetic advantage to the survival of the bacterial cell.

a)

flagella

b)

pilus

c)

nucleoid

d)

plasmid

e)

endospore

72.

A tough, dormant, non-reproductive structure that surrounds bacterial nucleoid in harsh environments as a way of surviving until conditions become more favorable.

a)

flagella

b)

pilus

c)

nucleoid

d)

plasmid

e)

endospore

73.

What term is used to describe how bacterial cells reproduce?

a)

binary fission

b)

transformation

c)

transduction

d)

conjugation

74.

Which of the following does not increase genetic diversity in a bacterial population?

a)

binary fission

b)

transformation

c)

transduction

d)

conjugation

75.

Which type of gene transfer occurs from parent to offspring?

a)

vertical gene transfer

b)

horizontal gene transfer

76.

Which type of gene transfer occurs between two bacterial cells which are not related?

a)

vertical gene transfer

b)

horizontal gene transfer

77.

Which type of gene transfer requires a pilus?

a)

binary fission

b)

transformation

c)

transduction

d)

conjugation

78.

Which type of gene transfer occurs when a bacterial cell will pick up plasmids in the environment that originated from previous bacterial cells that have lysed (ruptured)?

a)

binary fission

b)

transformation

c)

transduction

d)

conjugation

79.

Which type of gene transfer occurs when a bacteriophage is used as a vector?

a)

binary fission

b)

transformation

c)

transduction

d)

conjugation

80.

Which type of gene transfer occurred in the experiment shown in the attached image?

a)

binary fission

b)

transformation

c)

transduction

d)

conjugation

81.

What type of gene transfer is occurring when a plasmid is being exchanged from a donor cell to a recipient cell through a pilus?

a)

binary fission

b)

transformation

c)

transduction

d)

conjugation

82.

What type of biotechnology was used to cut the green and purple strands?

a)

recombinant plasmid

b)

restriction enzyme

c)

ligase enzyme

d)

sticky ends

83.

What do you call the single stranded overhang segments of DNA shown in the image below? (On Green its TTAA on purple its AATT)

a)

recombinant plasmid

b)

restriction enzyme

c)

ligase enzyme

d)

sticky ends

84.

What do you call a piece of DNA that is created by merging a target gene from a separate organism into the genes of a bacterial cell?

a)

recombinant plasmid

b)

restriction enzyme

c)

ligase enzyme

d)

sticky ends

85.

What do you call the tool used to seal the gaps between the target gene and the bacterial plasmid to create one complete and continuous DNA segment?

a)

recombinant plasmid

b)

restriction enzyme

c)

ligase enzyme

d)

sticky ends

86.

True/False: Antibiotics harm human cells?

a)

True

b)

False

87.

Which of the following is NOT a role of bacteria?

a)

used to create medications

b)

used to determine the function of a gene

c)

used to create food products such as cheese and yogurt

d)

act as vectors to transfer disease and infection

e)

used in nature to recycle nutrients such as nitrogen and carbon

88.

Which of the following should not be the primary way that we control the spread of bacteria because it may lead to highly resilient bacterial infections that cannot be treated?

a)

wash hands frequently and thoroughly

b)

thoroughly cook food to kill bacteria before consumption

c)

thoroughly boil water to kill bacteria before consumption

d)

use disinfectants to clean areas which are commonly used

e)

consume antibiotics on a regular basis

89.

What molecule needed to be present in the petri dish to allow the green fluorescent protein to be expressed in the bacterial cells during our pGLO lab?

a)

LB

b)

ampicillin

c)

arabinose

90.

Which gene was included within the plasmid that held the green fluorescent protein that we used in our pGLO lab?

a)

LB

b)

ampicillin resistance

c)

arabinose