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prokaryote

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a microscopic single-celled organism that has neither a distinct nucleus with a membrane nor other specialized organelles. Prokaryotes include the bacteria and cyanobacteria.

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bacilli

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a disease causing bacterium

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cocci

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A coccus is any bacterium that has a spherical, ovoid, or generally round shape.

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spirilla

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A bacterium with a ridgid spiral structure found in stagnant water and sometimes causing disease.

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binary fission

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asexual reproductions is the most common bacteria or form of reproduction of prokaryotes.

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endospore

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is a dormant tough non reproductive structure produced by a small number of bacteria from the firmicute family