Microorganisms Flashcards
1
Q
Heterotroph
A
Obtains food from other sources
2
Q
Autotroph
A
Makes their own food
3
Q
Chemosynthetic autotroph
A
Makes it own food using chemical reaction
4
Q
Entospare
A
Protects bacteria until conditions favorable
5
Q
Binary fission
A
Method of asexual reproduction
6
Q
Conjugation
A
1 bacteria transfer genetic material to another bacteria
7
Q
Plasmid
A
Bacterial genetic material in the shape 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 creates offspring genetically diverse
