1. Bacteria are prokaryotic (lack a nucleus)
The Bacterial Cell
Bacteria are prokaryotic
(lack a nucleus)

2. Shape of Bacteria Round – cocci Example – strep – throat
(Streptococcus)

3. Shape of Bacteria Rod-shaped - bacilli Example – E. coli
(Escherichia coli)
Usually found in the intestines

4. Shape of Bacteria Spiral shaped – spirilla Example – Lyme disease
(Borrelia burgdorferi)

5. Movement of Bacteria
Flagella – a long whip-like structure that helps the cell move by spinning in place like a propeller.

6. A bacterial cell can have many flagella, one or none.
If a bacterial cell does not have a flagella, they depend on air, water or clothing to carry them around.

7. Obtaining Food
Autotrophs – make their own food.

8. Obtaining Food
Heterotrophs – obtain food by eating autotrophs or other heterotrophs.

9. Types of Bacteria Helpful Bacteria
Food: cheese, sauerkraut, pickles, sour cream and yogurt

10. Harmful Bacteria
Illness and Health
Strep throat and food poisoning

11. Antibiotic
A chemical that can kill bacteria.