Chapter 3 Micro 202
Across
- 3. The cell-wall material found in archaea instead of peptidoglycan
- 10. A bacterial structure used in conjugation and exchange of genetic material
- 11. An organism whose cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
- 12. A polysaccharide coating found outside many bacterial cells
- 13. Small bristle-like fibers that help bacteria attach to host cells
- 15. A carbohydrate-protein material that makes up bacterial cell walls
- 16. A round or spherical-shaped bacterium.
- 17. A rod-shaped bacterium.
Down
- 1. A small, usually circular, nonessential piece of bacterial DNA
- 2. A tightly bound, dense, thick form of glycocalyx
- 4. Bacteria with a spiral-shaped form, including spirillium, spirochete, and vibrio.
- 5. A structure that allows some bacteria to survive harsh environmental conditions
- 6. The region of a prokaryotic cell where its genetic material is concentrated
- 7. Movement of bacteria in response to chemical signals
- 8. The cellular structure where proteins are synthesized
- 9. Structures used by bacteria for movement
- 14. A group of bacteria that forms a persistent community on surfaces