Bacteria and Fungi (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What type of cell are bacteria classified as?
What type of cell are bacteria classified as?
Prokaryotic
What is the function of plasmids in bacterial cells?
What is the function of plasmids in bacterial cells?
Carry additional genes
What advantage does a bacterial capsule provide?
What advantage does a bacterial capsule provide?
Protection from immune system
What structures enable some bacteria to move through liquid?
What structures enable some bacteria to move through liquid?
Flagella
What energy source do photosynthetic bacteria use?
What energy source do photosynthetic bacteria use?
Sunlight
What do saprophytic bacteria feed on?
What do saprophytic bacteria feed on?
Dead organic matter
What type of cell are fungi classified as?
What type of cell are fungi classified as?
Eukaryotic
What substance strengthens fungal hyphae walls?
What substance strengthens fungal hyphae walls?
Chitin
What does a sporangium contain in fungi?
What does a sporangium contain in fungi?
Reproductive spores
What is Rhizopus an example of?
What is Rhizopus an example of?
Saprophytic fungus
At what temperature range do most bacteria and fungi grow best?
At what temperature range do most bacteria and fungi grow best?
20°C to 40°C
At what pH do most bacteria and fungi grow best?
At what pH do most bacteria and fungi grow best?
Around pH 7 (neutral/slightly alkaline)
What is bacterial cell wall made from?
What is bacterial cell wall made from?
Peptidoglycan