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Bacteria. Mika Hunter / Christenbury. Prokaryotes. No membrane bound nucleus!. Eubacteria. Larger of the 2 Kingdoms Cell walls that contain peptidoglycan Live everywhere!. Archaebacteria. Cell wall does not contain peptidoglycans Live in extremely harsh environments
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Bacteria Mika Hunter / Christenbury
Prokaryotes No membrane bound nucleus!
Eubacteria • Larger of the 2 Kingdoms • Cell walls that contain peptidoglycan • Live everywhere!
Archaebacteria • Cell wall does not contain peptidoglycans • Live in extremely harsh environments • DNA is similar to eukaryotes
DNA (plasmid) Flagellum Cell membrane ribosomes Pili peptidoglycan Cell wall
Bacteria Shapes • Bacilli - rod-shaped • Cocci - spherical • Spirilla - spiral
Heterotrophic Chemoheterotrophs - take in organic molecules Photoheterotrophs - use sunlight + organic molecules
Autotrophs • Chemoautotrophs - make organic molecules from CO2 - do not need light • Photoautotrophs - use light energy to make organic molecules (just like plants!)
Energy • Obligate aerobes - must have O2 • Obligate anaerobes - must NOT have O2 • Facultative anaerobes - with or without O2
How do bacteria reproduce? 1. Binary fission - doubles in size, replicates DNA, cell divides
Why are bacteria important? • Decomposition - break down materials into simple materials
2. Nitrogen fixation - converting N2 (gas) to a form plants can use
3. Human uses - - food production - digestion of wastes - vitamin production - production of hormones such as insulin
Bad Bacteria!Bacterial Diseases • Damage cells and tissues (use them for food) 2. Release toxins into blood stream
Preventing Disease • Vaccinations - weakened or killed pathogens • Antibiotics - block the growth and reproduction of bacteria
Controlling Bacteria • Sterilization • Disinfectants • Food storage and processes 4. Wash your hands!