General Microbiology

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Across
  1. 1. Prokaryotic microorganisms that lack a nucleus.
  2. 5. Organelle containing digestive enzymes.
  3. 6. DNA transfer through a pilus between bacteria.
  4. 8. Heating process to reduce microbial load in food.
  5. 9. Community of microorganisms adhering to a surface.
  6. 11. Substance that inhibits or kills bacteria.
  7. 12. Microorganisms similar to bacteria but thrive in extreme environments.
  8. 13. Techniques to prevent contamination by microorganisms.
  9. 17. Destruction of red blood cells by bacterial toxins.
  10. 22. Short, hairlike projections for movement or sensing.
  11. 23. Dormant structure formed by some bacteria for survival.
  12. 24. Process of eliminating all forms of life.
  13. 26. Gellike substance used as a culture medium.
  14. 28. Microorganism that causes disease.
  15. 29. Instrument used to view tiny organisms.
  16. 30. Infectious protein causing neurodegenerative diseases.
Down
  1. 2. Introduction of microorganisms into a medium.
  2. 3. Component of bacterial cell walls.
  3. 4. Eukaryotic organisms, including molds and yeasts, that decompose organic material.
  4. 7. Anaerobic process that produces energy and byproducts.
  5. 10. Uptake of foreign DNA by a bacterium.
  6. 14. Whiplike structures used by bacteria for movement.
  7. 15. Site of protein synthesis in cells.
  8. 16. Growth of microorganisms in a controlled environment.
  9. 18. Small, circular DNA molecule in bacteria.
  10. 19. wall Structural layer outside the plasma membrane in some cells.
  11. 20. Polysaccharide layer surrounding some bacteria.
  12. 21. Nonliving infectious agents containing genetic material within a protein coat.
  13. 25. Gene transfer via bacteriophages.
  14. 27. Complete set of genetic material in an organism.