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MICROBIOLOGY

SLHS MICROBIOLOGY UNIT

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A type of asexual reproduction where a piece of an organism is broken off and forms a complete new organism. fragmentation
What is the name for a bacterial shape that is round? coccus
What is the name for bacteria shaped like a rod? bacillus
What is the name for bacteria shaped like a spiral? spirillum
What is the name for bacteria living in a chained colony? strepto
What is the name for bacteria living in a bunched colony? staphlo
What is the name for bacteria living in a paired colony? diplo
What do you call a non-living parasitic particle that reproduces inside of a host cell? virus
These are the oldest known life forms and are often found in extreme environments. archaebacteria
This is the most common form of bacteria. eubacteria
What is the long whip-like tail used for locomotion on some microorganisms called? flagella
What are the tiny hair-like appendages used for locomotion on some microorganisms called? cilia
What is the cell called that a virus reproduces inside of? host cell
What is the process of viral reproduction called? lytic cycle
What are microscopic prokaryotic organisms called? bacteria
How do bacteria reproduce asexually? binary fission
This is a type of medicine that is made from mold or bacteria toxins and is used to kill harmful bacteria inside your body. antibiotic
These are photosynthetic (plant-like) protists. algae
These are heterotrophic (animal-like) protists. protozoa
What form of reproduction creates an exact copy of the parent organism? asexual reproduction
What form of reproduction involves the joining of sperm & egg cells. sexual reproduction
What type of cell is more complex with a nucleus and membrane bound organelles? eukaryotic
What type of cell does not have a nucleus and membrane bound organelles? prokaryotic
What does a bacterial cell release as a defense mechanism against other cells? toxin
Type of virus that contains DNA as its genetic material. provirus
Type of virus that contains RNA as its genetic material. retrovirus
What is the name of the protein shell around a virus called? capsid
Product you might put on a surface to destroy bacteria & virus. disinfectant
product you might put on your external cells to destroy bacteria & virus. antiseptic
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