Bacteria Flashcards
(12 cards)
Prokaryote
an organism that consists of a single cell that does not have a nucleus
Bacilli
they have a large surface area that helps them take in nutrients
Cocci
they do not dry out as easily as rod-shaped bacteria
Spirilla
they use flagella at both ends to move like a corkscrew
Binary Fission
a form of asexual in single celled organisms by which one cell divides into two cells of the same size
Endospore
a thick wall protective spore that forms inside a bacteria cell and resist harsh conditions
Nitrogen fixation
most living things depend on plants
Bioremediation
the biological treatment of hazardous waste by living organisms
Antibiotic
medicine used to kill bacteria and other microorganisms.
Pathogenic bacteria
bacteria that cause disease
Virus
a microscopic particle that gets inside a cell and often destroys the cell
Host
an organism from which a parasite takes food or shelter
