BIOL 3V2 Exam 1 study guide

BIOL 3V2 Exam 1 study guide 1. Describe the system of nomenclature (i.e. naming and writing the names) of microorganisms. Should be written: Genus species or if hand written Genus species. Can be abbreviated if the 2nd time written and on (ex. G. species) 2. Describe the characteristics of each of the following: bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, and algae. Focus on distinguishing features that were discussed in class. • Bacteria: unicellular, prokaryote, CW: peptidoglycan, binary fission (asexual), morphology: cocci, bacilli, spirillum • Archaea: unicellular, prokaryote, CW: pseudomurein, non-pathogenic, extreme environments • Fungi: uni or multicellular, eukaryote, CW: chitin, looks like plant but no PS, decomposers • Algae: uni or multicellular, eukaryote, CW: cellulose, photosynthesis • Protozoan: unicellular, eukaryote, CW: none, movement: flagella, cilia, pseudopod • Virus: acellular, obligate intracellular parasite • Helminths: multicellular, eukaryote, animal parasite (worms)