Kyle Brown Chapter 3 microbiology
Across
- 3. Also known as endotoxin this molecule is found only in the outer membrane of gram negative bacteria
- 5. Movement of bacteria in response to chemical signals
- 10. A polysaccharide that is found in the cell wall of all bacteria
- 12. The outermost protective layer of bacteria
- 13. The name given to a group of round shaped bacteria that form a chain
- 14. Connection and exchange of genetic material between bacterial cells
- 15. An extremely tough structure that is formed inside usually bacillus bacteria to survive extreme environments
Down
- 1. A grouping of bacteria that stick to each other to create a small community to help increase survival
- 2. A surface coating that many bacteria posses to help adhere to surfaces
- 4. A polysaccharide found in the cell wall of Archaea
- 6. These link the cell wall to the plasma membrane and are unique to gram positive cells
- 7. Small bristle-like fibers that allow for tight adhesion of bacteria
- 8. A long whip like structure that helps bacteria move
- 9. The name given to bacteria that are shaped like rods
- 11. The name given to bacteria that are round in shape