An example of a haploid cell is the sperm cell. A haploid cell has a complete set of chromosomes. Through meiosis, a haploid cell called the gametes is produced. Haploid cells could also refer to the number of chromosomes in an egg or a sperm cell.
1. a) predation is when one organism is harmed and the other is benefited. An example of this is when a predator eats/hunts its prey - like a lion eating a lamb
b) commensalism is when one organism benefits from the other and the second organism is not affected. An example of this are the barnicles on a whale
c) symbiosis is the long-term interaction between two different biological organisms
d) parasitism is when one organism is harmed while the other is benefited
The significant role of spore formation in the reproductive cycle of this bacterium would be to allow the bacteria to survive in extreme conditions. The spore formed is called an endospore which is a thick cover made of protein. These spores are mostly resistant to heat and chemicals which makes the bacteria survive in harsh conditions. Spores can only be destroyed by sterilization and it require very high pressures and very temperatures. In microbiology and medical settings, this process is usually done in a device known as the autoclave. Sterilization is a process that involves the killing of all microorganism in a system whether it is harmful or beneficial.
