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Life Sc1 - Chap 10
vocabulary words
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| prokaryote | organism that consists of a single cell that does not have a nucleus |
| binary fission | form of asexual reproduction in single-celled organisms by which one divides into two cells of the same size |
| endospore | thick-walled protective spore that forms inside a bacterial cell and resists harsh conditions |
| bioremediation | biological treatment of hazardous waste by living organisms |
| antibiotic | medicine used to kill bacteria and other microorganisms |
| pathogenic bacteria | bacteria that cause disease |
| virus | microscopic particle that gets inside a cell and often destroys the cell |
| host | organism from which a parasite takes food or shelter |