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What are the main characteristics that define Kingdom Monera?
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Kingdom Monera includes all bacteria and cyanobacteria. Key characteristics: (1) Prokaryotic organisms - lack a true nucleus with nuclear membrane; (2) Unicellular, though some are multicellular and f…
What is the significance of peptidoglycan in bacterial cells?
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Peptidoglycan is a unique chemical compound found exclusively in bacterial cell walls. Its significance includes: (1) It is a complex polymer made of polysaccharides and amino acids; (2) It provides s…
Describe the structure and function of pili and flagella in bacteria.
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Both are appendages that project from the bacterial cell wall, but serve different purposes: PILI: (1) Short, thin, thread-like tubular structures; (2) Help bacteria attach to surfaces and other cells…
How does binary fission in bacteria differ from mitosis in eukaryotes?
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BINARY FISSION (Bacteria): (1) Asexual reproduction method; (2) The single circular chromosome attaches to the cell membrane; (3) DNA replicates, creating two identical copies; (4) The cell elongates …
What is bacterial conjugation and what is the role of the F-factor?
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BACTERIAL CONJUGATION: (1) A primitive form of sexual recombination in bacteria; (2) Two bacterial cells come into close contact and are held together by pili; (3) A segment of DNA (or plasmid) is tra…
Name three bacteria that cause diseases in humans and the diseases they cause.
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Three disease-causing bacteria: (1) VIBRIO CHOLERAE - causes Cholera, a severe diarrheal disease transmitted through contaminated water, leading to severe dehydration; (2) SALMONELLA TYPHI - causes Ty…
How do beneficial bacteria like Rhizobium and Azotobacter contribute to soil fertility?
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RHIZOBIUM: (1) Found in the root nodules of legume plants (peas, grams, pulses); (2) Forms a symbiotic relationship with the plant; (3) Fixes atmospheric nitrogen (N₂) from the air into ammonia (NH₃);…
What were cyanobacteria formerly called and why are they significant in Earth's history?
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FORMER NAME: Cyanobacteria were previously called blue-green algae due to their blue-green coloration caused by the presence of photosynthetic pigments. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: (1) Among the most suc…
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