Bacteria

Prokaryotes Single-celled organisms Live in nearly every environment Do not have a membrane-bound nucleus Live in nearly every environment Major source of food Help many organisms Digesting food Decomposers

Archaea Methanogens Halophiles “salt-loving” Thermoacidophiles Convert Hydrogen gas & carbon dioxide into methane gas Live in anaerobic environments Deep fresh water, marine & swamp mud, sewage Intestinal tracts Halophiles “salt-loving” Great Salt Lake & the Dead Sea Thermoacidophiles Very acidic & very high temperatures Yellowstone National Park

Methanogens

Halophiles Thermoacidophiles

Phylum Groups Proteobacteria Gram-Positive Bacteria Live symbiotically Convert nitrogen in the atmosphere for plants to use Diseases Agrobacterium plant tumors Rickettsiae causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever Helicobacter pylori cause stomach ulcers Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) & Salmonella – food poisoning Gram-Positive Bacteria Streptococcal species – causes strep throat Clostridium botulinum – causes botulism Lactobacilli turns milk sour and makes yogurt Bacillus anthracis – anthrax Actinomycetes – make antibiotics

Proteobacteria Gram-positive bacteria

Phylum Groups Cyanobacteria Spirochetes Chlamydia Use photosynthesis to make carbohydrates Spirochetes Treponema pallidum – causes syphilis Borrelia burgdorferi – causes Lyme disease Chlamydia Live only in animal cells Chlamydia trachomatis – causes Chlamydia

Cyanobacteria Chlamydia Spirochetes

Eubacteria Shapes & Sizes Bacilli – rod-shaped Cocci – sphere-shaped Spirilla – spiral-shaped Strepto – chainlike Staphylo - grapelike

Structure & Function of Prokaryotes Cell Wall Gives its shape & protection Cell membrane Controls what goes in & out of the cell Cytoplasm Contains DNA and other molecules needed for life DNA Genetic information

Structure & Function of Prokaryotes Capsule Protects the cell; able to attach to other cells & surfaces Pili Help attach to surfaces Endospores Thick-coated, resistant structure; contains DNA Flagella Allow prokaryotes to move

Nutrition & Metabolism Heterotrophs Photoheterotroph Uses light energy & gets carbon from other organisms Chemoheterotroph Autotroph Photoautotroph Chemoautotroph

Reproduction Binary Fission Asexual reproduction

Common Bacteria Problems Food poisoning: If food is not stored at the proper temperature then the bacteria multiplies very rapidly. If this food is eaten it can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or in serious cases, death. can also be caused by eating food that is not cooked properly, like chicken or eggs. When food is cooked, harmful bacteria is killed (bacteria is not the only cause of food poisoning). E. Coli, Salmonella are more well known bacteria in food. Prevention: Cook food thoroughly, especially meats. Refrigerate foods..

Common Bacteria Problems Bacterial Infections: includes strep throat, ear infections, pneumonia, and bronchitis. These are different from viruses. If treated properly, they are not life threatening, but if not treated can spread to other organs in the body. Solution: Antibiotics

Common Bacteria Problems Acne: caused in part by infection of bacteria in pores. Prevention: do not touch face and spread bacteria to face; wash face

Common Bacteria Problems Cavities: caused by bacteria that eat sugar and convert it into acid plaque eats at tooth enamel. Solution: brushing teeth and flossing

Common Bacteria Problems Body Odor: when we sweat, bacteria begins to multiply rapidly n the warm, moist skin. The bacteria quickly multiply, then dies, releasing an odor as they decompose or rot. Prevention: washing daily and wearing deodorant.