Infectious Diseases

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Across
  1. 3. the process where two bacterial cells temporarily join together and transfer genetic material
  2. 5. Microscopic organisms that can be both helpful and harmful to living things, and they are too small to be seen without a microscope.
  3. 7. a substance that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and provide immunity against a particular disease
  4. 8. group of single-celled organisms that are neither plants, animals, nor fungi, and they often live in moist environments.
  5. 9. a tough, dormant structure formed by some bacteria, enabling them to survive harsh conditions until more favorable environments are available.
Down
  1. 1. state of inactivity or suspended animation, where an organism or system is temporarily inactive but capable of being revived or activated under the right conditions.
  2. 2. medications that help your body fight off bacterial infections, but it's crucial to use them responsibly to avoid bacteria becoming resistant to their effects.
  3. 4. completely getting rid of something, like a disease or a pest, from a specific area or the entire world.
  4. 6. special proteins that act as catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions in living organisms without being consumed in the process.
  5. 7. infectious agent that can only replicate inside the cells of living organisms, causing various diseases ranging from the common cold to more severe illnesses