Semester 1 Microorganisms and Microbiology

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Across
  1. 2. The process of converting mRNA into protein.
  2. 4. The process of converting DNA into mRNA.
  3. 6. _____________ refers to all living organisms plus physical and chemical constituents of their environment.
  4. 9. A type of curved cell.
  5. 10. These bacteria produce natural gas.
  6. 12. Another term for eight round cells that are arranged together after division.
  7. 14. A circular mass of genetically identical cells on an agar plate.
  8. 16. The process of change over time that results in new varieties and species of organisms.
  9. 18. Food that is capable of spoiling is known as _______________ food.
  10. 19. Protein-synthesizing structures.
Down
  1. 1. Another term for the synthesis of new substances or structures that modify the cell (only occurs in some microbes).
  2. 3. Protein catalysts that accelerate chemical reactions.
  3. 5. Microbial __________ is the study of microbes in their natural environment.
  4. 7. A simple form of cell division used by bacterial cells.
  5. 8. Highest taxonomic rank.
  6. 11. Another term for shape in relation to microbial cells.
  7. 13. Aqueous part of cell that contains DNA, lipids, proteins, polysaccharides etc.
  8. 15. Contains genetic material in prokaryotic cells.
  9. 17. Common ancestral cell from which all cells descended.
  10. 20. The gut ____________ is composed of a diverse array of microorganisms that can digest complex carbohydrates in humans.