Across
- 4. - A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease. (7 letters)
- 5. - Sphere-shaped bacteria that can appear singly or in groups. (5 letters)
- 8. - Rod-shaped bacteria, some strains of which can cause food poisoning. (7 letters)
- 10. - Describes an organism made up of only one cell, like most bacteria. (10 letters)
Down
- 1. Fission - The process by which bacteria reproduce, dividing into two identical cells. (6,7 letters)
- 2. - Another term for microscopic organisms, which include bacteria and viruses. (7 letters)
- 3. - A type of spiral-shaped bacterium that can cause diseases like Lyme disease. (9 letters)
- 6. Wall - Rigid outer layer found in many bacteria, providing structural support and protection. (4,4 letters)
- 7. Reproduction - Type of reproduction by which bacteria replicate without genetic exchange. (7,12 letters)
- 9. - A long, whip-like structure used by bacteria for movement. (8 letters)