Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
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Pathogen
A
An organism that causes disease
2
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Saprophyte
A
An organism that feeds on dead matter
3
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Parasite
A
An organism that feeds on a living host
4
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Aerobic organism
A
An organism that requires oxygen
5
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Anaerobic organism
A
An organism that does not require oxygen
6
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Chemosynthesis
A
The synthesis of organic compounds by bacteria or other living organisms using energy derived from reactions involving inorganic chemicals, typically in the absence of sunlight.
