flash c ards

Question 1

Prokaryote

Answer 1

an organism that consists of a single cell that does not have nucleus

Question 2

Bacilli

Answer 2

are rod shaped

Question 3

Cocci

Answer 3

are spherical

Question 4

Spirilla

Answer 4

are long and spiral shaped

Question 5

Binary Fission

Answer 5

a form of asexual reproduction in single-celled organisms by wich one cell divides into two cells the same cell

Question 6

Endospore

Answer 6

a thick-walled protective spore that forms inside a bacteria cell and resists harsh conditions

Question 7

Nitrogen fixation

Answer 7

The chemical process is by which atmospheric messaging is assembled into organic compounds especially by certain microorganisms as part of the nitrogen cycle

Question 8

Bioremediation

Answer 8

The biological treatment of hazardous waste by living organisms

Question 9

Antibiotic

Answer 9

You can imagine used to kill bacteria and other microorganisms

Question 10

Pathogenic bacteria

Answer 10

bacteria that causes disease

Question 11

virus

Answer 11

On microscopic particle that gets inside a cell and often destroys the cell

Question 12

host

Answer 12

an organisms from wich a parasite takes food or shelter