Learning Objectives for "Prokaryotic Cell Anatomy: Endospores"
After completing this section you should be able to perform the following objectives.
1. Name 3 common genera of bacteria capable of producing endospores and state which are obligate anaerobes.
2*. Briefly discuss the function of a bacterial endospore.
3. Describe the structure of a bacterial endospore.
4. Define sporulation and germination.
5. Name three infections that may be transmitted to humans by endospores.
(*) = Common theme throughout the course
(**) = More depth and common theme
Highlighted Bacterium
1. Read the description of Clostridium tetani and match the bacterium with the description of the organism and the infection it causes.
Gary E. Kaiser, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology
The Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus
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Based on a work The Grapes of Staph at https://cwoer.ccbcmd.edu/science/microbiology/index_gos.html.
Last updated: August, 2018
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Gary Kaiser