Microbiology Lab Practical Chamberlain Verified Exam
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DNA is replicated in the ___ - Answer-nucleus
RNA is replicated in the ___ - Answer-cytoplasm
what is the first step in viral replication? - Answer-
penetration/adhesion (attaches to membrane using
spikes)
what is the second step in viral replication? - Answer-
uncoating
what is the third step in viral replication? - Answer-
replication
what is the fourth step in viral replication? - Answer-
assembly
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what is the fifth step in viral replication? - Answer-
maturation
what is the sixth step in viral replication? - Answer-release
(release the protein that has the viral components so it
infects more cells)
what are the four types of archaea? - Answer-
methanogens, hyperthemophile, psychrophile, halophiles
what are characteristics of a methanogen? - Answer-CO2
with methane
where are methanogens found? - Answer-swamps, landfill
what are characteristics of a hyperthermophile? - Answer-
loves high temperature
where are hyperthermophiles found? - Answer-volcano
what are characteristics of a psychrophile? - Answer-
survives in cold temperatures
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where are psychrophiles found? - Answer-ice caps
what are characteristics of a halophile? - Answer-survives
in salt environments
where are halophiles found? - Answer-salt lake
This type of archaea live in swamps and marshes and
produce methane, what is it? - Answer-methanogen
This type of archaea requires hot, acidic environments -
Answer-hyperthemophile
during a gram stain, the presence of ____ gives a purple
stain - Answer-peptidolgycan
why is gram negative bacteria pink? - Answer-outer
membrane is weakened