Microbiology

2. Sea animal that emits light due to luminescent bacteria (Squid)
5. The sugar that Lactic acid bacteria ferment in the manufacture of cheese and other dairy products
6. The 4 bases, or nucleotides, that make up DNA (write in the order of the mnemonic!)
8. When subjected to harsh environments, certain bacteria form these outer coverings
10. Bacteria that has a rod shape
12. main constituent of most growth media for bacteria (Agar)
14. The French microbiologist that developed pastuerisation (last name only)
15. Bacteria are cultured on growth media in these dishes.
17. The study of small organisms
20. A microbes that respire without oxygen
21. Bacteria that is not harmful/ does not cause disease

1. The common cold, hepatitis, and measles are an example of this type of disease
3. Hair-like ‘propellers’ that allow bacteria to be move
4. A virus that can infect a bacteria
7. A non-harmful version of an infectious agent used to confer resistance (Vaccine)
9. A commonly used antibiotic that is derived from a mold
11. Bacteria that causes strep throat and blood poisoning; pus forming
13. A mineral that is recycled in the soil by bacteria, providing nutrients to plants
16. The body's ability to resist infection
18. The ____ stain is the primary test for identifying bacteria.
19. Clostridium botulinium makes this toxin which has cosmetic uses