Bacteria and Virus Flashcards
Prokaryote
an organism that consists of a single cell that does not have a nucleus
Bacilli
are rod shaped
Cocci
are spherical
Spirilla
are long and spiral shaped
Binary Fission
a form of asexual reproduction in single-celled organisms by which one cell divides into two cells of the same cell
Endospore
a thick-walled protective spore that forms inside a bacteria cell and resists harsh conditions
Nitrogen fixation
the chemical processes by which atmospheric nitrogen is assimilated into organic compounds, especially by certain microorganisms as part of the nitrogen cycle.
Bioremediation
the biological treatment of hazardous waste by living organisms
Antibiotic
medicine used to kill bacteria and other microorganisms
Pathogenic bacteria
bacteria that causes disease
Virus
a microscopic particle that gets inside a cell and often destroys the cell
Host
an organisms from which a parasite takes food or shelter