MIC 102 Tests Bundle Set

What is not a function of a prokaryotic cell membrane? (A) Protein synthesis (B) Protein secretion (C) Respiratory electron transport (D) Osmotic barrier (E) Lipid synthesis CORRECT ANSWER (A) Protein synthesis Which of the following cell components would not be found on a gram-positive, c...

What is a microbe? CORRECT ANSWER "free-living organisms so small that they are only visible under the microscope" Are their exceptions to the definition to microbes? CORRECT ANSWER Yes, some microbes are hug, not free-living, or organisms What is LUCA? And how does it relate to microbes? CO...

The length of abacterium such as Escherichia coliis approximately CORRECT ANSWER 1 μm = 0.001 mm Lactobacillusspp. are classified in phylum CORRECT ANSWER Firmicutes According to the endosymbiotic theory CORRECT ANSWER chloroplasts evolved from members of phylum Cyanobacteria ______ identi...

Bright Field Microscope CORRECT ANSWER Most widely used Dark object, bright background Examine stained and unstained specimens Made by putting light through specimen Dark field microscope CORRECT ANSWER Image is lighter than illuminated background Uses a condenser on the light microscope P...

What are the different types of microscopy and staining and when are they used? CORRECT ANSWER Types of microscopy include: light microscopy- used primarily to get an idea of the form of the bacteria, used in combination with staining to get an idea of Gram positive and Gram negative protein. Green ...

The prokaryotic members of the microbial world include CORRECT ANSWER Bacteria and Archaea The Archaea CORRECT ANSWER Are microscopic Are commonly found in extreme environments Prokaryotes typically do not have A. Cell walls B. Flagella C. A nuclear membrane D. Specific shapes ...

Light microscopy CORRECT ANSWER Limited ability to visualize bacterial components or distinguish between bacteria without doing something extra Electron microscopy CORRECT ANSWER Can view exterior and internal structures, smallest specimens Phase-contrast microscopy CORRECT ANSWER Refracts the...

Light Microscopy CORRECT ANSWER Used alongside differential staining i. Gram Staining: identifies gram (+) or gram (-) ii. Fluorescent stains: used to study molecule interaction/aggregation in certain tissue, cell, etc. 1. GFP used to study protein localization Cryo-electron microscopy CORRE...

Light microscopy CORRECT ANSWER - Uses visible light to examine microscopic-sized objects that cannot be seen by the naked eye. - Allows finer detail than the naked eye. Electron microscopy CORRECT ANSWER - Visualize objects much smaller than those resolved optically. - Use accelerated electron...

Eukaryote characteristics (3) CORRECT ANSWER -nuclear membrane -gametes->zygotes -diploid=genetic exchange of crossing over Prokaryote characteristics (3) CORRECT ANSWER -no nuclear membrane -asexual -haploid (no meiosis or mitosis) Molecular clock CORRECT ANSWER -individual variation ...

Microbe CORRECT ANSWER -Free living organisms so small that they are only visible under the microscope. -Viruses are not really microbes- they lack one key quality of living cells; the capacity to main their bodily integrity throughout their life cycle. -Exceptions: Epulopiscium fishelsoni is hu...

The plasma membrane is: A) A highly selective permeability barrier of the cell B) A primary support structure of the cell C) A source of nutrient production D) A structure that identifies a cell as eukaryotic or prokaryotic CORRECT ANSWER A) A highly selective permeability barrier of the ce...

Fungi: 3 major morphological groups CORRECT ANSWER 1. Multicellular filamentous molds -old food/classic fungus 2. Multicellular fruiting body formers -Fruiting bodies = Mushrooms (fungus is in the soil) 3. Yeasts -single celled Unique properties of Fungus: Cell wall CORRECT ANSWER Themat...

Select the appropriate type of microscopy to perform for a given specimen and experimental question. CORRECT ANSWER viruses-->nanometers e. coli-->micrometers yeast-->micrometers period (on a page)-->millimeters types of microscopy -light: x1000-x2000 mag can't see in much detai...