bacteria Flashcards
an organism that consists of a single cell that dose not have a nucleus
Prokaryote
are rod shaped, they also have a large surface area.
Bacilli
are spherical they do not dry out as quickly as rod-shaped bacteria
Cocci
are long and spiral shaped.they use flagella at both ends to move like a corkscrew
Spirilla
a form of asexual reproduction in single-celled organisms by which one cell divides into two cells of the same size
Binary Fission
a thick-walled protective spore that forms inside a bacterial cell and resists harsh conditions
. Endospore
any natural or industrial process that causes free nitrogen
Nitrogen fixation
the biological treatment of hazardous waste by living organisms
. Bioremediation
medicine used to kill bacteria and other microorganisms
. Antibiotic
bacteria that cause disease
Pathogenic bacteria
a microscopic particle that gets inside a cell and often destroyes the cell
Virus
an organism from which a parasite takes food or shelter
host