Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781305073951
Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Videos
Question
Chapter 20, Problem 7SQ
Summary Introduction
Introduction: Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) are one of the most primordial bacteria on Earth. They generate oxygen throughout the photosynthetic reaction. They can utilize the carbon dioxide present in the water and photosynthetically make their own food by releasing oxygen into the environment.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
The bacteria capable of producing dormant bodies devoid of active metabolism, but carry all the genetic material in the vegetative form.
a. Pseudomonas and Campylobacter
b. Clostridium and Bacillus
C. Mycoplasma and Chlamydia
d. Streptococcus and Vibrio
Psitticosis is a _________infection associated with ___________- .a. rickettsial, parrots
b. chlamydial, mice
c. chlamydial, birds
d. rickettsial, flies
The collection of bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotic microbes that normally inhabit the human body are considered, _____________.
a. opportunistic pathogens
b. commensals
c. microtubules
d. obligate intracellular organisms
Chapter 20 Solutions
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 20 - Prob. 1SQCh. 20 - Prob. 2SQCh. 20 - Prob. 3SQCh. 20 - Prob. 4SQCh. 20 - __________ do not reproduce sexually. a....Ch. 20 - Prob. 6SQCh. 20 - Adapting to Host Defenses Surface proteins called...Ch. 20 - Prob. 2DAACh. 20 - Prob. 3DAACh. 20 - Adapting to Host Defenses Surface proteins called...
Ch. 20 - Prob. 7SQCh. 20 - Bacteria that serve as decomposers are ___ . a....Ch. 20 - Prob. 9SQCh. 20 - Formation of a(n) ___ allows some soil bacteria to...Ch. 20 - Prob. 11SQCh. 20 - Prob. 12SQCh. 20 - Which of these diseases is caused by bacteria? a....Ch. 20 - Prob. 14SQCh. 20 - Prob. 15SQCh. 20 - If a cut or scrape becomes infected,...Ch. 20 - The adenoviruses that cause colds do not have a...Ch. 20 - Prob. 3CTCh. 20 - Prob. 4CT
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Soil mycobacteria can be the cause ofa. tuberculosis b. leprosy c. fish tank granuloma d. erysipeloidarrow_forwardThis pathogen and its spores are effected by radiation. A. Staphylococcus aureus B. Clostridium botulinum C. Clostridium perfringens D. None of the abovearrow_forwardMycoplasmas attack the __________ of host cells.a. nucleus b. cell walls c. ribosomes d. cell membranesarrow_forward
- Which of the following is not considered a microorganism?a. alga b. bacterium c. protozoan d. fleaarrow_forwardGiardia is a/an ___________ that invades the ___________ .a. flagellate, large intestine b. amoeba, small intestine c. ciliate, large intestined. flagellate, small intestinearrow_forwardThe toxin produced during this infection stops cilia movement and is a major contribution to the disease condition. A. Pertussis B. influenza C. Walking pneumonia D. Diphtheriaarrow_forward
- _______________________ refers to chains of spherical bacterial cells whileclusters of spherical cells are called_______________________.a. Diplococcus, streptococcusb. Staphylococcus, streptococcusc. Streptococcus, staphylococcusd. Micrococcus, sarcinaarrow_forwardClostridium tetani (a bacteria) can cause badly aching muscles. Which of the following organisms could mimic the symptoms of Clostridium tetani? a. Trichnella spiralis b. Entamoeba histolytica c. Necator americanus d. Enterobius vermicularis e. Schistosoma spp.arrow_forwardHaemophilus influenzae is ________and requires special ____________for growth.a. motile, temperatures b. encapsulated, minerals c. intracellular, sample swabs d. fastidious, blood factorsarrow_forward
- Which microorganism could grow in battery acid? A. Picrophilus batteriales B. Helicobacter pylori C. Picrophilus oshimae D. Hydrogenomas acidophilus E. Acidobacterium capsulatum ___________________ is crucial to sequencing reactions. A. computer B. capillary tube C. laser D. voltage E. all of the abovearrow_forwardA(n)__________- infection is acquired through exposure in a hospitalsetting.a. subclinical b. focal c. HAI (nosocomial) d. secondaryarrow_forwardWhat kind of ailment can algal (algae) toxins cause? a. disease caused by a neurotoxin b. anthrax c. purple tide d. nonearrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative a...NursingISBN:9781305964792Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy CorreaPublisher:Cengage Learning
Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative a...
Nursing
ISBN:9781305964792
Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Metabolism and ATP; Author: Professor Dave Explains;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6VyMFQ7rRo;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY
Metabolic Diversity (photo-/chemo-, auto-/hetero-, litho-/organo-trophy) | GEO GIRL; Author: GEO GIRL;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyLAm1CYIsI;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY