CH 1 - Humans & The Microbial World Flashcards
1
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Domain
A
Highest level in biological classification
2
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Eukaryote
A
Organism composed of 1 or more eukaryotic cells
Members of domain Eukarya
3
Q
Prion
A
Acellular infectious agent consisting only of protein
4
Q
Prokaryote
A
Single-celled organism consisting of prokaryotic cell
Members of domains: Bacter & Archaea
5
Q
Prokaryotic cell
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Cell type characterized by lack of membrane-bound nucleus
6
Q
Viroid
A
Acellular infectious agent consisting only of RNA
7
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Virus
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Acellular infectious agent consisting of nucleic acid surrounded by a protein coat