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SLS- Bacteria
SLS Bio 11- Bacteria CP
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aerobic respiration | A type of respiration when oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide and water are produced, also the process oxygen uses to breakdown foodstuff to energy. |
| Antibiotic | Group of chemical substances which are produced by microorganisms and fungi that are used to treat infectious disease. |
| Antiseptic | A substance that prevents the growth of disease causing microorganisms. |
| Binary fission | A type of asexual reproduction, mostly common in prokaryotes and sometimes in single-celled eukaryotes. |
| Classification | The process of classifying something on their shared abilities and traits. |
| Conjugation | The formation or existence of a link connection between things, that are the same. |
| Disinfectant | A chemical liquid that destroys bacteria. |
| Ecological role | The position in the branch of biology dealing with the relations and interactions between organisms and their environment. |
| Fermentation | Chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria typically involving the giving off of heat. |
| Motility | The ability of organisms and fluid to move around. |
| Mutate/mutation | To change or alter form or how something acts. |
| Photosynthesis | A process that plants use to turn sunlight into energy for the organism or plant. |
| Prokaryote | Any organism that does not have cellular membrane and no organelles in the cytoplasm. |
| Resistant/resistance | The power of forcing against, opposing or withstanding. |