cross word hw 3 for micro
Across
- 3. – The complete elimination of all forms of microbial life.
- 8. – Any microorganism that can cause disease.
- 9. – A poisonous substance produced by microorganisms that can cause damage to a host.
- 10. – The ability of an organism to resist infection or disease.
- 11. – A microscopic infectious agent that can only reproduce inside a living host cell.
- 12. – Photosynthetic organisms that can be unicellular or multicellular and live in aquatic environments.
- 13. stain – A laboratory staining technique used to classify bacteria based on cell wall structure.
- 14. – An organism that provides nourishment and shelter for a microorganism.
- 15. – A visible cluster of microorganisms growing on a solid medium.
Down
- 1. – The growth of microorganisms in a controlled laboratory environment.
- 2. – A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria.
- 4. – A group of organisms (including yeasts and molds) that absorb nutrients from organic matter.
- 5. – The process of reducing or eliminating harmful microorganisms on nonliving surfaces.
- 6. – Single-celled microorganisms that lack a nucleus and can live in many environments.
- 7. – Single-celled eukaryotic microorganisms, often motile and found in water or soil.