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Life Sc1 - Chap 10
vocabulary words
Question | Answer |
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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 |