Bacteria Notes Flashcards
Prokaryote
An organism that consists of a single cell that does not have a nucleus.
Bacilli
are rod shaped they have large surface area which helps them take in nutrients But that makes them dry out easier.
Cocci
are spherical they do not dry out as quickly as rod-shaped bacteria.
Spirilla
are long and spiral shaped. They use flagella at both ends to move like a corkscrew.
Binary Fission
a form of asexual reproduction in single-celled organisms by which one cell divides into two cells of the same size.
Endospore
A thick walled protective spore that forms inside a bacterial cell and resists harsh condition.
Nitrogen fixation
bacteria take in nitrogen from the air so plants can use it
Bioremediation
the biological treatment of hazardous waste by living organisims.
Antibiotic
medicine used to kill bacteria and other microorganisms
Pathogenic Bacteria
bacteria that cause disease
Virus
a microscopic particle that gets inside a cell and and often destorys the cell .
Host
an organism from which a parasite takes food or shelter.
