Bacteria — characteristics?
Prokaryotic, single-celled, no nucleus.
Bacterial classification — kingdoms?
Archaebacteria and Eubacteria.
Prokaryotes — characteristic?
Lack nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
Binary Fission — process?
Asexual reproduction involving genetic duplication.
Bacteria cell wall — feature?
Provides shape and protection.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek — contribution?
First observed bacteria in the 1600s.
Mutualistic bacteria — example?
Lactobacillus acidophilus aids digestion.
Archaebacteria — environment?
Extreme conditions like high salt, temp.
Eubacteria — cell wall?
Made of peptidoglycan, tougher.
Answer 9 questions on Microbial Diversity and Viral Mechanisms.
1. How can understanding the composition of bacterial cell walls be applied in clinical microbiology?
2. When was the division of bacteria into the two kingdoms Archaebacteria and Eubacteria established?
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