bacteria and virus Flashcards
Prokaryote
a microscopic single-celled organism that has neither a distinct nucleus with a membrane nor other specialized organelles.
Bacilli
Are rod shaped.
Cocci
Are spherical.
Spirilla
Are long and spiral shaped.
Binary Fission
a kind of asexual reproduction.
Endospore
a resistant asexual spore that develops inside some bacteria cells
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 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
Antibiotic
a medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
Pathogenic bacteria
Pathogenic bacteria are bacteria that can cause disease.
Virus
an infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen by light microscopy, and is able to multiply only within the living cells of a host.
Host
An organism from which a parasite takes food or shelter.
