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Chapter 11 [Part 1/3] - Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes
Chapter 11 [Part 1/3] - Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes
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Prokaryotes
Single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus, including the domains Archaea and Bacteria.
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Binary Fission
The most common method of asexual reproduction in prokaryotes, where a parent cell divides to form two identical daughter cells.
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Endospore
A dormant, tough, and non-reproductive structure produced by some bacteria for self-preservation in harsh environments.
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Cocci
Spherical-shaped prokaryotic organisms.
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Bacilli
Rod-shaped prokaryotic organisms.
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Spirilla
Spiral-shaped prokaryotic organisms.
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Archaea
One of the two domains of prokaryotes, distinct from bacteria, often characterized by unique biochemistry and genetics.
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Methanogens
A group of Archaea that produce methane as a metabolic byproduct in anoxic conditions, typically found in ruminant animals.
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Halophiles
Microorganisms that thrive in highly saline environments.
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Crenarchaeota
A phylum of Archaea that includes many thermophilic microorganisms.
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Euryarchaeota
A phylum of Archaea that includes a variety of organisms, including methanogens.
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Morphology
The study of the form and structure of organisms, including shape and arrangement for prokaryotes.
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Pathology
The study of diseases caused by microorganisms, including the detrimental effects of prokaryotes.
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True Spores
Reproductive structures produced by some bacteria that can develop into vegetative cells when conditions are favorable.
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Snapping Division
A reproductive strategy in some prokaryotes where the parent cell's wall forms in the center and then snaps apart.
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Palisades
A unique arrangement of rod-shaped bacteria that occurs when cells remain attached after division, often seen in snapping division.
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Pleomorphic
Organisms that can have various shapes or forms, particularly due to environmental factors.
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Phylogenetic Relationships
The evolutionary connections between species based on genetic information.
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Thermophiles
Organisms that thrive at high temperatures, often found in hot springs and hydrothermal vents.
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Vibrio
Curved or comma-shaped prokaryotic organisms.
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Diplococcus
A pair of cocci that results from binary fission along one plane.
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Streptococcus
Chains of cocci resulting from binary fission occurring along one plane.
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Tetrads
Groups of four cocci arranged in a square formation.
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Sarcina
Cuboidal arrangements of cocci resulting from division across three planes.
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Staphylococcus
A cluster of cocci that results from random planes of division.