Normal Flora and Symbiotic Relationships

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Symbiosis
An association b/t 2 or more spp. "Living together"
i.e., mutualism, commensalism, parasitism
What is the relationship where both members benefit each other?
Mutualism

- E.Coli in the intestines.
Relationship in which the Organism is the only who benefits and the HOST is harmed
Parasitism
Relationship in which the 2 spp living together such that 1 benefits and the other neither benefits nor harmed.
Commensalism
THis is found in a healthy individual and are not causing a disease.
Normal Flora
What kind relationship is NF?
Symbiotic Realtinship

Commensalistic or Mutualistic NOT parasitic
MICRO-TO-MICRO
-Mutualitic Relationship
-Invloves a Fungus
-The fungus absorbs moisture and houses


LIchens
(+,+)
In LICHENS what organisms are Photosynthetic?
Cynanobacterium - Prokaryotic

Green Algae - Eukaryotic
Sticks its DNA into the bacterias DNA
MICRO-TO-MICRO
Propahe--->contains Bacteria and Bacteriophage

	MICRO-TO-MICRO
	Propahe--->contains Bacteria and Bacteriophage
	
		
		
			
				
			Formation of a prophage
	

	MICRO-TO-MICRO
	Propahe--->contains Bacteria and Bacteriophage
	
		
		
			
				
			Formation of a prophage
	
Formation of a prophage
What prophages are produced NOT by bacterial DNA but the Viral DNA
Chloera and Diptheria
MICRO-TO-PLANT

is the narrow region of soil that is directly influenced by root secretions and associated soilmicroorganisms.
Rhizosphere - Commennalistic relationship

ROOT SURFACE AND SOIL
Does the Rhizosphere have benefits? if yes, what?
The plant provides stable environment
In Rhizospheres plantss release what?
Exudates
MICRO-TO-PLANT
This is on the surace of the LEaf and air immediatley aound it.Succ
Phyllpsphere
Sticks Its DNA into the bacterias DNA
BActeriophage