Bacteria and Viruses Flashcards
(12 cards)
Prokaryote
An organism that consists of a single cell that does not have a nucleus.
Bacilli
Rod shaped bacteria that has a large surface area.
Cocci
Spherical shaped bacteria that do not dry out as quickly as bacilli.
Spirilla
Long and spiral shaped bacteria that move like a corkscrew.
Binary Fission
A form of asexual reproduction in single- celled organisms.
Endosphere
A thick- walled protective spore that forms inside a bacterial cell.
Nitrogen Fixation
The process of turning nitrogen into other nitrogenous compounds.
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.
