Microorganism Flashcards
1
Q
Heterotroph
A
Obtains food from other sources
2
Q
Autotroph
A
Make its own food
3
Q
Chemosynthetic autotroph
A
Make its own food using chemical reaction
4
Q
Endospore
A
Protects bacteria until conditions are favorable
5
Q
Binary fission
A
Method of asexual reproduction 1 parent divides into 2 daughters
6
Q
Conjugation
A
1 bacteria transfers genetic material to another bacteria
7
Q
Plasmid
A
Bacteria genetic material in the form of a circle
8
Q
Asexual reproduction
A
1 parent, splits into 2 new cells genetically identical cells
9
Q
Sexual reproduction
A
2 parents create offspring genetically divorce
