medical interventions vocab

Mutation

a mutation in your DNA

Target protein

specific sequence that antibiotics will target

Genes

our genetic code that can be passed down

antibiotic

drug that kills bacteria

Conjuction

direct contact , transfer of genetic info

resistant gene

genetic code that protects that protects the bacteria from the antibiotic

plasmid

what carries your genetic resistance gene

pilus

tube that transfers genetic material (goes w/conjunction)

transformation

bacteria cell dies and another cell takes the genetic material

naked DNA

uncoperative DNA not part of the plasma.DNA that is being taken up

Transduction

sequences of chromosomal DNA that is being moved from bacteria to bacteria via conjuction

bacteriophage

virus that targets bacteria cells to transfer DNA

gram positive

bacterial with thicker peptidoglycan wall no lipid membrane easier to kill

gram negitive

bacteria with thin peptidoglycan wall extra lipid membrane causing antibiotic resistance harder to kill

Enzymes

proteins that speed up chemical reactions

antigen

enters the body and causes a immune system reaction

Antibody

neutralizes harmful invaders like bacteria and viruses in the body

B -cells

adaptive white blood cell that produces antibodies