Bacteria and Viruses Flashcards
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Prokaryote
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an organism that consists of a single cell that does not have a nucleus
2
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Bacilli
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a rod-shaped bacteria
3
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Cocci
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any spherical or roughly spherical bacterium
4
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Spirilla
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a bacterium with a rigid spiral structure, found in stagnant water and sometimes causing disease
5
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Antibiotic
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medicine used to kill bacteria and other microorganisms
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Pathogenic Bacteria
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bacteria that cause disease
7
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Nitrogen Fixation
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the chemical processes by which atmospheric nitrogen is assimilated into organic compounds, especially by certain microorganisms as part of the nitrogen cycle
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Host
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an organism from which a parasite takes food or shelter
