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Transmembrane protein
Integral protein
Peripheral protein |
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Definition
t: protein that spans the entire biological membrane; type of intergral protein
i: protein that is permanently attached to the biological membrane
p: temporarily adhere to the biological membrane; attach to integral |
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Nicholson-Singer fluid mosaic membrane model |
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Definition
membrane/proteins are capable of lateral motion
some proteins embedded in membrane
in prokaryotic or eukaryotic
still considered most viable model of membrane since 1972 |
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2 structures for membrane stabilization |
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Definition
1. Sterol- planar molecule, eukaryotic, cholesterol
2. hopanoid- 5 rings structure, prokaryotic, diploptene hopanoid |
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Definition
1. Semipermeable barrier
2. Regulation (metabolite uptake, waste release)
3. Redox reactions (electron transport systems)
4. Coordination of binary fission and sporulation (septum formation)
5. Synthetic reactions
6. Chemotaxis/sensing apparati |
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3 types of synthetic reactions |
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Definition
- lipids
- peptidoglycan
- secretory proteins |
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How do molecules pass through a biological membrane? |
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Definition
Phagocytosis
Endocytosis
Exocytosis |
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Passive diffusion vs. facilitated transport |
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Definition
p: water/co2 can simply diffuse high to low through membrane
f: need transport or carrier protein when available |
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Other terms for facilitated diffusion |
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Definition
Transporters
Permeases
Facilitators
Carriers |
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Term
Sources of energy in a cell |
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Definition
ATP- adenosine triphosphate
PMF- proton motive force (electrochemical gradient) |
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MFS- major facilitator superfamily
IDS- ion dependent transport system
** depend on concentration gradient** |
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Definition
Utilize energy of PMF
1. Symport- same way down channel, prokaryotic sugars/ eukaryotes
2. Antiport- one in, one expelled
3. Uniport- one one material down channel |
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Definition
part of antiport
expulsion of antibiotic or waste |
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ATP binding cassette
3 regions:
1. Solute binding protein (SBP)- attaches to appropriate protein and brings to mouth of channel (g+ can diffuse away, g- close because of periplasm)
2. Membrane spanning domain (MSD)- 2 barrel channel through protein, 12 alpha helices lining
3. Nucleotide binding domain (NBD)- binding of ATP |
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Group translocation system |
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Definition
Prokaryotes only
chemically alters substrate
12 alpha helices in transmembrane protein
phosphorylation energy from PEP |
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Do prokaryotes or eukaryotes have more proteins? |
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Definition
Prokaryotic - 800
Eukaryotic- 225 |
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Definition
transports NAM and NAG across the cell membrane in the synthesis of peptidoglycan |
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Translocase (expulsion)
Sec system
Type III (injectisome)
Signal sequence |
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Definition
- secA translocase- secretion and insertion of proteins in the cell membrane
- leader sequence of 15-20 amino acids |
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Type III secretion system |
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Definition
- AKA: injectisome
- in gram negative bacteria
- produce a toxin that inserts into eukaryotic cell |
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Characteristic structures when the cell membrane invaginates |
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Definition
- still continuous with cell membrane
- see by electron microscopy
- structures: tubes, vesicles, bundled tubes, stacks, lamellae |
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Term
Another name for glycocalyx |
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Definition
EPS- extracellular polymeric substance |
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Definition
1. capsule- distinct gelatinous layer for protection/attachment
2. slime layer- diffuse and irregular layer for protection/attachment |
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Visualization of glycocalyx |
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Definition
external to cell wall
do not stain well
- negative/background stain (stain everything were not interested in)
- india ink |
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Term
3 bacteria causing pneumonia |
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Definition
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Mycoplasma pneumoniae |
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Definition
1. smooth- AKA mucoid, mucous/stringy
2. rough- little extracellular matrix material |
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Chemical composition of glycocalyx |
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Definition
primarily sugar polymers (polysaccharides)
few amino acids (polypeptides) |
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What makes up polysaccharides? |
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Definition
glucans and dextrans
(glucose) |
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What genus gives a proteinacious glycocalyx? |
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Definition
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Definition
1. Adhesions/adherence
2. Protection against dessiccation
3. Protect against bacteriophage infecton and noxious chemicals
4. Carbohydrate reserve (?)
5. Protection against elimination by phagocytosis (virulence mechanism)
6. Classification and type specific markers for Streptococcus pneumoniae |
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Biofilm
(definition and 3 examples) |
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Definition
polysaccharide encased mass of bacteria coating a surface
- can only cause disease if encapsulated
ex) Streptococcus mutans - dental plaque
Streptococcus pneumoniae - low bar pneumonia (elderly)
Haemophilis influenzae- infections in children (ear) |
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Classification by type specific markers |
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Definition
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Term
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dental plaque
Streptococcus mutans
most common infectious disease
due to excess sucrose
attaches to teeth, anaerobic environment, sugar ferments, acid prodcued, tooth erosion |
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Definition
1. Conjugal, fertility, sexual- has to do with genes (uncommon)
2. Somatic/body- designated by type and function |
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CFA: colonization factor antigen in E. coli
PAK: causes thrush |
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Definition
1. gene transfer (conjugation)
2. Anti-phagocytic
3. Adherence |
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Adherence mechanisms among prokaryotes (2) |
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Definition
Afimbrial: due to glycoclayx, adhesins embedded
Fimbrial: due to fimbriae/pili, adhesins at end of pilus with O markers |
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E. coli fimbrial systems (5) |
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Definition
1. ETEC- enterotoxinogenic ecoli- binds to enterocytes in intestinal epithelium
2. EIEC- enteroinvasive ecoli
3. EAEC- enteroaggregative ecoli
4. EPEC- enteropathogenic ecoli
5. EHEC- enterohemorrhagic ecoli (O157) |
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Fimbrial system bacteria (3) |
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Definition
Klebsiella pneumoiae
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (cystic fibrosis)
Candida albicans (eukaryotes, fungus, PAK) |
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Tropism
(definition and 2 examples) |
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Definition
act on cell with appropriate receptor
Streptococcus pyogenes - receptors in back of the throat
Bordetella pertusis- whooping cough, receptors in respiratory tract |
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Definition
1. Monotrichous: polar, single flagella on one side
2. Amphitrichous- 2 to 4 flagella on both sides
3. Lophotrichous- many flagella on one side
4. Peritrichous- flagella all around, evenly distributed
5. Atritrichous- no flagella, still motile |
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Sinusoidal shape of flagella |
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Definition
same wavelength and amplitude
rigid
helical |
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protein subunits of pili that are unique in every pilus |
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Basal body/granule
Hook
Filament |
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Basal body/granule
(definition & g+/g-) |
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Definition
- tube with several sets of rings attached
in every bacterial cell w/ flagella
- anchors flagellum to cell wall/membrane
g-: 2 sets of rings, top & by stator, perimplasmic space
g+: one set of rings around stator |
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part of basal body/granule
where motion is generated from PMF
rapid rotation
embedded in cell membrane |
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Definition
-part of flagella that swings out due to centrifugal force
-amino acids/proteins
-connects filament to cell surface |
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Definition
push or pull bacteria from aqueous environment
- due to rotation from basal body
- drill bit |
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Definition
rigid
rotates
extends into exterior environment
majority of flagella (stringy) |
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3 ways to identify flagella |
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Definition
1. leifsons flagellar stain: salt along flagella visible with light microscopy
2. wet mounts- see organism as it moves through aqueous environment
3. motility detection medium |
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Spirochetal Ultrastructure |
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Definition
type of flagella in spirochetes
spirillum morphology
AKA: endoflagella & axial fibrils |
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Inside spirochetal ultrastructure |
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Definition
1. peptidoglycan: patches, flexible
2. axial filaments: folded inside cell
3. protoplasmic cylinder: cell membrane, peptidoglycan, outer sheath |
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Where is flagella in spirochetal ultrastructure? How does it move? |
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Definition
- inside (endoflagella)
- pairs that overlap
- moves by internal rotation- entire body rotates |
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Definition
Treponema spp. (treponematosis)
Leptospira spp.
Boriella spp. |
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Definition
Treponema pallidum- syphillis
Treponema microdentia
Treponema denticole
Treponema vincentii- ANUG: acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis |
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Leptospira spp. is from what and causes what disease? |
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Definition
from contaminated waters
causes weils disease |
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Nucleoid characteristics (7) |
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Definition
1. Chromatin material
2. Electron opaque region by EM
3. Covalently closed double stranded circular DNA
4. Haploid
5. Multiple identical copies
6. Associated with cell membrane
7. Can be stained and seen by light microscopy |
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mbp in nucleoid compared to eukaryotic cell |
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Definition
mbp: million base pairs
nucleoid = 4.5
eukaryotic = 40 to 50 |
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Definition
- compactness
- replication requires breaking one strand
- need enzymes: topoisomerase II/DNA gyrase to wind, topoisomeras IV to unwind
- unique to prokaryotes
- ex) E. coli is 2-3 nm big, but 1 mm of DNA fits |
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Definition
1. extrachromosomal DNA (outside chromosome)
2. Non- essential genes
3. Replication |
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can jump into chromosomes
considered to be extrachromosomal DNA |
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Definition
- gives advantages in environment
- pathogenicity islands- clustered together to form virulence mechanism
ex) having an extracellular matrix |
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2 types of replication in plasmids |
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Definition
Relaxed: have necessary information to replicate itself
Stringent: replicated with bacterial chromosome present |
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Definition
1. Engineered genes for genetic engineering workbench
2. Virulence plasmids for pathogenicity islands
3. R (resistance) factors- genes that inactivate antibiotics |
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- R factors (whole plasmid) can be transferred to other bacteria
- Self transmissable (itself) vs. mobilizable (help)
- R factors are not limited to antimicrobials
- All linked, 6-12 antibiotic resistance |
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resistance transfer factor
- genes necessary for replication
- conjugation
- resistance to antibiotics
- resistance to elements: antimony, arsenic, mercury, lead |
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protein synthesis
joining of amino acids |
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70S: prokaryotic, 30S + 50S
80S: eukaryotic
- differences are targets of antibiotics
- higher number = faster to settle, higher density
- highly conserved rRNA and protein
- significance in medicine |
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Definition
1. produced by specific genera: bacillus spp. & clostridium spp.
2. Resistance structure: no reproductive value, resistant to extremes
3. Produced under threatening environmental conditions and complex developmental program
4. Long state of dormancy |
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Bacillus & Clostridium spp. examples (4) |
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Definition
Bacillus anthracis
Clostridium botulinum- food exotoxin
Clostridium tetani- tetanus
Clostridium perfringens - gas gangrene |
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Sporulation and germination |
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Definition
s: formation of endospore, low C/N amount
g: exit dormant stage and create vegetative cell by cortex cracking |
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Identification of endospores (5) |
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Definition
1. Position
2. Size
3. Shape: central/metacentric, subterminal, terminal
4. Laminated appearence
5. Unique chemical compostion |
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Endospore stain and common location |
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stain: schaefer-fulton
location: soil |
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