Exam 20: The Diversity of Prokaryotes and Viruses

Antibiotics can be effective only against a

Cyanobacteria obtain energy from

Rabies is caused by a

Which of the following is a normal inhabitant of a cowʹs digestive tract that can cause harm to people when it contaminates ground beef?

The common cold is caused by a

The corkscrew-shaped bacterium__________ is vectored by ticks into humans and eventually may cause nervous system issues.

Bacterial endospores are easily damaged by heat and drying.

Because viruses have limited genetic material, their mutation rates are very low.)

In their relationships with humans, are most species of bacteria beneficial, harmful, or no noticeable purpose?

Dental plaque is an example of

In what ways are bacteria beneficial to humans?

Peptidoglycan is found in the cell walls of

Which of the following is within the size range of a typical prokaryote?

Bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or mad cow disease, is caused by a

Which of the following plants contains nitrogen-fixing bacteria in its root nodules?

Mobile prokaryotes can move around with the help of

Tetanus is caused by __________bacteria that grow in deep puncture wounds.

Prions are made up of only protein.

Which structure enables a bacterium to survive and infect a host even after a long period of desiccation?

Which is the correct sequence of viral replication?