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Bacteria
Hersey Bio
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bacteria | Single-celled (unicellular) prokaryotic cells that are very small and very ancient |
| Binary Fission | A form of asexual reproduction where the cell doubles in size, replicates its DNA, and divides in half. Produces 2 identical "daughter" cells. |
| Disinfectant | Chemical used to clean surfaces that can destroy bacteria or viruses. |
| Incubator | Equipment that maintains temperature at a constant level. |
| Pasteurize | Heating food at a very high temperature to kill most of the bacteria. |
| Antibiotic | Medication that can prevent or destroy bacterial growth. Only for bacterial infections. |
| Coccus | Shape of bacteria-Round, spheres |
| Bacillus | Shape of bacteria-Rods |
| Spirillum | Shape of bacteria-Spiral or spring-like |
| Diplo | Pairs (of bacteria) |
| Staphlyo | Clusters (of bacteria) |
| Strepto | Chains (of bacteria) |