Bacteria

4. Converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form plants can use, enriching soil fertility.
6. Bacteria used to create foods like yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, and pickles.
7. Spirals that are thin, and tightly coiled
8. Oxygen is required
11. Oxygen in not required
12. Spiral corkscrew
13. The bacterium grows to a certain size, duplicates its DNA, then divides into two daughter cells.
15. Bacteria which support digestive health, boost immunity, and are used to treat digestive issues.

1. Breaking things down
2. Rod-shaped bacteria and can appear as single rods or in chains.
3. Structures that allow bacteria to withstand extreme conditions
5. Bacteria that is used to treat bacterial infections.
9. Round or spherical and can form clusters or chains.
10. A small bud forms on the parent bacterium, then detaches and develops as a new organism.
11. Makes its own food
14. Comma-shaped or curved rods, looking a bit bent.