Microbe Terms 1 Word Scramble
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amoeba | an animal-like protist |
bacteria | unicellular organisms that lack membrane-bound structures; a common term used to describe prokaryotes |
capsid | the protein shell that surrounds a virus |
capsule | a surface layer on some bacteria that helps them stick to each other and surfaces |
cilia | a short hair-like appendage used by microorganisms for motion |
euglena | unicellular protist that lives in freshwater characterized by a reddish eyespot and a single flagellum |
eukaryote | either unicellular or multi-cellular organism that contains membrane-bound organelles and genetic material within a nucleus |
eyespot | an organelle of the protist euglena that is sensitive to light |
flagellum | a whip-like structure on unicellular organisms that aids with movement |
microbe | any organism or near life form that cannot be seen with the naked eye |
paramecium | a protist |
parasite | an organism that derives nourishment or habitat from the tissues or fluids of another organism; a eukaryotic pathogen can be unicellular or multi-cellular |
prokaryote | a unicellular organism that lacks a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelle |
protist | generally, a single-celled organism witha nucleus and organelles, including amoebas, paramecia, and volvox |
pseudopod | an extension of the cytoplasm used for movement in some organisms; a means of locomotion for an amoeba; "false foot" |
virus | a particle consisting of DNA encased in a protein coat that must inject its DNA into a living cell in order to reproduce; is a microbe that consists of nucleic acid enclosed within a prtein shell that requires a living cell in order to reproduce |
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