Microbiology Puzzle

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Across
  1. 4. Short for bacteriophage
  2. 5. living environment for another organism, such as virus.
  3. 6. Something you can't see with a naked eye
  4. 7. A microorganism, such as a bacteria or virus, that can cause disease
  5. 9. Microorganisms that often live in extreme environments and are part of our microbiome
  6. 12. Microorganisms that can be yeast, mold, or mushrooms
  7. 14. A community of organisms interacting with their physical environment
  8. 15. The process of breaking down
Down
  1. 1. Microorganisms that move in various ways and can be found in moist environment
  2. 2. Genetic material that need a host to replicate
  3. 3. Microorganism with a nucleus
  4. 4. Microbes without a nucleus, including bacteria and archaea.
  5. 8. A community of microorganisms that grow together and adhere to surface, such as dental plaque
  6. 10. Photosynthetic microorganisms
  7. 11. Diverse microorganisms with various shapes and functions, some of which are beneficial while others can be harmful
  8. 13. A visible group of microorganisms that grow together, often forming distinct shapes or patterns