12- What are the three basic shapes that Prokaryotes take on- 13- Why.pdf
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The document poses various questions on prokaryotes, including their shapes, the importance of the capsule layer, and the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. It also covers topics such as bioremediation, pathogens, epidemic vs pandemic definitions, and the low mortality rates of bubonic plague in modern times. Furthermore, it addresses antibiotic resistance, misuse, and the dangers posed by MRSA.
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12- What are the three basic shapes that Prokaryotes take on- 13- Why.pdf
- 1. 12. What are the three basic shapes that Prokaryotes take on? 13. Why do prokaryotes need a capsule layer? (What does the capsule allow thern to do?) 14. Which type of cell, prokaryote or eukaryotes, contain a nucleus? 15. What is the difference between the cell wall of a bacteria and the cell wall of an archaean? 6. Which bacteria groups are gram-negative and which are gram positive? 7. What is bioremediation? 8. What is a pathogen? What is the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic? Why are mortality rates from bubonic plague so low in the modern era? In your own words, explain why infectious disease was responsible for an estimated 90% of deaths of Native Americans after the arrival of people from Europe? What is a zoonosis? (zoonoses is plural, zoonosis is singular) Name two infectious diseases caused by prokaryotes. 24. What is a foodborne disease? 2. Why do you think botulism poisoning was common prior to the 1920 s? 6. What is an antibiotic? 7. In your own words, describe how a bacterial population can become resistant to an antibiotic medication. Describe two types of antibiotic misuse. Why is MRSA so dangerous?