bacteria and paxton virus Flashcards
what is Prokaryote
A prokaryote is a single-celled organism that lacks a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles
what is Bacilli
Bacilli is a taxonomic class of bacteria that includes two orders, Bacillary and Lactobacillus
what is Cocci
is any bacterium or archaeon that has a spherical, ovoid, or generally round shape
what is Spirilla
a bacterium with a rigid spiral structure, found in stagnant water and sometimes causing disease
what is Binary Fission
asexual reproduction by a separation of the body into two new bodies. In the process of binary fission
what is Endospore
formed in response to unfavorable growth conditions in the bacterial environment, most commonly induced by the limitation of nutrients
what is Nitrogen fixation
a chemical process by which molecular nitrogen (N. 2), which has a strong triple covalent bond, is converted into ammonia (NH. 3. ) or related nitrogenous compounds
what is Bioremediation
the use of either naturally occurring or deliberately introduced microorganisms or other forms of life to consume and break down environmental pollutants, in order to clean up a polluted site.
what is Antibiotic
Antibiotics are medications that destroy or slow down the growth of bacteria. Doctors prescribe them to treat bacterial infections
what is Pathogenic bacteria
Pathogenic bacteria are bacteria that can cause disease. This article focuses on the bacteria that are pathogenic to humans
what is Virus
A virus is a submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism
what is Host
one who receives or entertains guests socially or as a business. : a living animal or plant on or in which a parasite lives
