Bacteria Flashcards
1
Q
Heterotroph
A
Obtains food from other sources
2
Q
Autotroph
A
Makes its own food
3
Q
Chemosynthetic autotroph
A
Makes its own food using chemical reaction
4
Q
Endospore
A
Protects bacteria until conditions are favorable
5
Q
Binary fission
A
Method of asexual reproduction - one parent divides into 2 daughters
6
Q
Asexual reproduction
A
One parent, splits into two new cells, genetically identical cells.
7
Q
Sexual reproduction
A
Two parents create offspring, genetically diverse
8
Q
A
9
Q
Conjugation
A
One bacteria, transfers, genetic material, and another bacteria
10
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