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BACTERIA
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| bacteria | Unicellular prokaryotes were the genetic material in their cells is not contained in a nucleus. |
| cytoplasm | Contains a gel like fluid that moves structures throughout the cell. |
| ribosome | A tiny structures that produce proteins. |
| flagellum | Long whip like structure that helps cells move. |
| cellular respiration | Breaking down of food to release energy. |
| binary fission | Reproducing asexually. One cell divides to form 2 identical cells. |
| conjugation | Bacteria reproduces sexually. Transfers some of it's genetic material into another bacterium. |
| endospore | Small rounded thick walled resting cells that forms inside a bacteria cell. |
| pasteurization | The food is heated to a high enough temperature to kill most harmful bacteria. |
| decomposers | Organisms that break down complex chemicals in dead organisms into small simple chemicals. |