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What is an organism Any living system consiting of one or more cells
Microorganism -a living system consisting of an extremely small
(microscopic) cell that has the following features common to all living things
Structure regarding microorganism Cells have a nucleus or nucleoid containing nucleic acids and
machinery for making proteins and other bio-molecules
Natures of nucleic acids Contain both, viruses have either but never both
-method of reproduction
-response to stimuli
-evolutionary adaptations
Nucleic acids viruses Either DNA or RNA
Type of nucleus for a virus None
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Mitochondria of a virus Absent
Type of nucleus of bacteria No distinct nuclear compartment
Mitochondria of bacteria Absent
Prokaryotes: Bacteria -200,000 have been described, may be millions of species in nature
-Bacteria are extremely prevalent and are the most studied group in microbiology
Characteristics of prokaryotes: bacteria -Mostly unicellular but some form filaments.
• Majority associate in biofilms.
• Most have a rigid cell wall.
• Common cell shapes are spheres, spirals, and rods.
Why are bacteria's widely studied -Many are pathogens.
-Many species are responsible for food spoilage.
- Many species are useful in the
food industry.
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What is an organism Any living system consiting of one or more cells
Microorganism -a living system consisting of an extremely small
(microscopic) cell that has the following features common to all living things
Structure regarding microorganism Cells have a nucleus or nucleoid containing nucleic acids and
machinery for making proteins and other bio-molecules
Natures of nucleic acids Contain both, viruses have either but never both
-method of reproduction
-response to stimuli
-evolutionary adaptations
Nucleic acids viruses Either DNA or RNA
Type of nucleus for a virus None
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Mitochondria of a virus Absent
Type of nucleus of bacteria No distinct nuclear compartment
Mitochondria of bacteria Absent
Prokaryotes: Bacteria -200,000 have been described, may be millions of species in nature
-Bacteria are extremely prevalent and are the most studied group in microbiology
Characteristics of prokaryotes: bacteria -Mostly unicellular but some form filaments.
• Majority associate in biofilms.
• Most have a rigid cell wall.
• Common cell shapes are spheres, spirals, and rods.
Why are bacteria's widely studied -Many are pathogens.
-Many species are responsible for food spoilage.
- Many species are useful in the
food industry.
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