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Chapter 2 lesson2
Bacteria
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bacteria | it is a singled celled organism , that doesn't have a nucleus. |
| cytoplasm | it contains a gel -like fluid that moves structures through the cell. |
| ribsomes | its a chemical factories where proteins are produced. |
| flagelum | it is a long whip like structure that helps a cell to move |
| Cell wall | Bacteria that cells are surrounded by a rigid that protects the cell . |
| Decomposer | Organism that breaks down large complex chemicals in dead organism into small simple chemicals. |
| Conjugation | Sexual reproduction in bacteria that produces a genetically different bacteria. Doesn’t increase amount of bacteria . |
| Binary Fission | Asexual reproduction that 1 cell divides to form identical cells. Increase amount of bacteria |
| Endospore | It is a small rounded , thick walled resting cell that forms inside a bacterial cell. |
| Membrane | Controls what materials pass in or out of cell. |
| Genetic Material | Contains instructions for cells functions and reproduction . |
| Pasteurization | When food is heated to temperature that is high enough to kill most harmful bacteria without changing taste. |