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BIO 2104 Exam 2
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Denning [Date] [Course title]

, List and describe three structures common to all bacteria - Answer: Cell wall, Flagella, Fimbriae, Pilus
(Many other examples available)Cell membrane, DNA chromosome, Ribosomes



List and describe four structures found in some bacteria - Answer: Cell wall, Flagella, Fimbriae, Pilus
(Many other examples available)



What are the three general shapes of bacteria - Answer: Cocci, Bacilli, Vibrio



Describe two arrangements found among the general shapes of bacteria - Answer: Staphylo- Strepto-
diplo- or tetrad



True/False: Bacterial fimbriae are used for conjugation - Answer: False



Describe the differences between capsules and biofilms - Answer: Capsules are a protective outer layer
surrounding a singular organism

Biofilms are a protective outer layer made to surround and protect a diverse group of organisms



Pili - Answer: Attachment from one gram-negative bacterial cell to another for conjugation (bacterial
sex) to transfer plasmids. Plasmids are small pieces of DNA with extra traits like antibiotic resistance



Fimbriae - Answer: Fuzzy, small appendage that surrounds the bacterial cell and allows for attachment
to surfaces



Flagella - Answer: Long, tail-like appendage(s) that allow for true motility and, in some cases, attachment



You successfully complete gram staining and your bacteria are all pink/red. What is your gram
stainingresult? What does it tell you about the structure of this bacterial species? - Answer: Gram
Negative Organism (Pink/Red) The bacteria have a thin peptidoglycan layer in their cell wall and an inner
and outer membrane



Gram Positive - Answer: Thick peptidoglycan layer which stains purple. Only an inner cell membrane.
Usually easier to treat due to the thick peptidoglycan layer being easily targeted by antibiotics.

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