Terms
| Term (memorize) | Definition (memorize) |
|---|---|
| in vitro | outside of cell |
| en vivo | inside of cel |
| transformation | move DNA from one organism to another |
| sex | exchanging of DNA |
| conjunction | mating |
| transduction | virus moves DNA |
| obligate Aerobes | must have oxygen to grow |
| Facultative Anaerobes | grow with or with out oxygen |
| Anaerobes | grow without oxygen |
| Catalase | hydrogen perox to O and H2O |
| opportunistic pathonegenic | if let go it will affect you |
| pathogenic bacteria | gonna get us no matter what |
| toxins | cause the disease not the growing of bacteria |
| antigenic determinant (epitope) | specific site of an aintigen that binds to an antibody |
| lytic | Lyses the cell |
| Lysogenic | integrates with cell |
| Exotoxins | proteins, secreted by living bacteria |
| Endotoxins | lipids, released from the cell membrane when cells die |
Seven Capabilities of a Pathogen
| Capability (memorize) | Meaning (memorize) |
|---|---|
| Reservoir | place to live |
| Portal of Entry | site where they get in |
| Adhering | to a body surface |
| Invade | the body |
| Evade | our immune system |
| Multiple | in the host |
| Exit | leave the body |
Gram Pos vs. Gram Neg
| Attribute (memorize) | Meaning (memorize) |
|---|---|
| Gram Pos | peptidoglycan layer |
| Gram Neg | LPS and peptidoglycan layer |
Five Steps in Viral Life Cycle
| Step Number (memorize) | Meaning (memorize) |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Attachment |
| Step 2 | Penetration |
| Step 3 | Replicate/Synthesis |
| Step 4 | Assembly |
| Step 5 | Release |
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