Bacteria & Viruses

2. a layer of polysaccharides around the cell wall in prokaryote cells
4. fission division of a cell into two genetically identical cells
6. a form of reproduction where two prokaryotes attach to each other and exchange genetic information
7. nonliving strand of genetic material within a protein coat
9. submicroscopic, hairlike structures that are made of protein
10. cycle the viral DNA inserts or integrates into a chromosome in a host cell
11. protein that can cause infection or disease

1. RNA virus with reverse transcriptase in its core
2. outer layer of all viruses made of protein
3. a bacterial cell able to survive for long periods of time during extreme environmental conditions
5. microscopic prokaryotes, most are benefical to humans & to the environment
8. area in prokaryotic cell that contains a large, circular chromosome