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Chromosomes

  • Nucleoid region

  • singular, circular

  • double stranded DNA

  • supercoiled

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Plasmids

  • Extrachromosomal

  • circular, supercoiled, dsDNA

  • small and can be shared with other bacteria

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Ribosomes

  • function in protein synthesis

  • Prokaryotic - 70S (refers to molecules size and density)

  • Eukaryotic - 780S (medically important)

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Cytoskeleton

  • internal protein framework

  • cell division and cell shape

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Storage Granules

  • accumulation of polymers; storage of excess nutrients

  • helps bacteria survive in fluctuating environments

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endospores

  • unique type of dormant cell

  • offers resistance to extreme conditions for survival

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Sporulation

  • triggered by limited amounts of carbon and nitrogen

  • 8 hourish process

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germination

triggered by heat, certain chemicals, and nutrient availability