Terms for microbes, Quiz: 9/14
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| Amoeba | an animal-like protist
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| Bacteria | unicellular organisms that lack membrane-bound structures; a common term used to describe prokaryotes
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| Capsid | the protein shell that surrounds a virus
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| Capsule | a surface layer on some bacteria that helps them stick to each other and surfaces
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| Cilia | a short har-like appendage used by mircroorganisms for motion
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| Euglena | unicellular protist that lives in freshwater characterized by a reddish eyespot and a single flagellum
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| Eukaryote | either unicellular or multi-cellular organism that contains membrane-bound organelles and genetic material within a nucleus
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| Eyespot | an organelle of the protist euglena that is sensitive to light
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| Flagellum | a whip-like structure on unicellular organisms that aids with movement
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| Microbe | any organism or near life form that cannot be seen with the naked eye
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| Paramecium | a protist
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| Parasite | an organism that derives nourishment or habitat from the tissues or fluids of another organism; a eukaryotic pathogen can be unicellular or multi-cellular
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| Prokaryote | a unicellular organism that lacks a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelle
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| Protist | generally, a single-celled organism with a nucleus and organelles; including amoebas, euglenas, paramecia, and volvox
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| Pseudopod | an extension of the cytoplasm used for movement in some organisms; a means of locomotion for an amoeba; literally "false foot"
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| Virus | particle consisting DNA encased in a protein coat that injects its DNA into a living cell to reproduce; a microbe that consists of nucleic acid enclosed within a protein shell that requires living cell to reproduce; scientists consider virus not alive
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