Bacteria are commonly thought to be germ Commercials that advertize getting rid
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Bacteria are commonly thought to be germ Commercials that advertize getting rid of them seen on television and the public thinks that "germs" must be gotten rid of in order to be clean and healthy, i.e., a dead germ is a good germ. While some bacteria cause disease, discuss why this is a "minority report" and not accurate. Select four (4) of the categories below, and cite and briefly discuss a few sentences an example of the beneficial, harmful, processes that specific microorganisms are involved in: a. earth's ecology - 2 examples b. human ecology - 2 examples c. Pure research use - 2 examples d. Medical uses - 2 examples e. Food uses - 2 examples f. Genomics use - 2 examples g. Agricultural use - 2 examples Bacteria and Archaea are the oldest living things on the earth. They are also the most diverse. They share all of the characteristics of living things but they have characteristics and capabilities that are not found in other Kingdoms of living things, the "yes, but..., " which we have discussed in class. List and briefly discuss seven (7) major characteristics that only occur in these prokaryotic organisms as compared to other living organisms. You must provide at least one example in each of the following categories but no more than three in any one category. a. Structure b. Metabolic capability c. Habitat d. Name two bacteria or archaea that are unusual in the above categories compared to other living things.Explanation / Answer
2. 1. Structure: Prokaryotes cells have surrounds the cell's cytoplasm and regulates the flow of substances in and out of the cell. Eg. Mycoplasma.
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