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| eukaryotes, no photosynthesis, distinct nucleus containing DNA, surrounded by nuclear membrane, cell walls made of chitin. uni/multicellular. unicellular ie: yeasts are oval microorganisms larger than bacteria. |
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| moderate temperature loving. 10-50 degrees C. |
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| aerobic growth. O2 low concentration, lower than air where oxygen has diffused into medium |
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| an enzyme that breaks down peroxide and releases O2 |
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| organisims that can reproduce with or without O2 |
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| microorganisms capable of growth at high temperatures. 40-70C |
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| breaks down peroxide into H2O but doesn't release O2 |
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| glycocalyx(sugar coat) organized and firmly attached to the cell wall. Determined by negative staining. protects pathogenic bacteria from phagocytosis |
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| similar to a capsule but unorganized and only loosely attached to the cell wall |
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