Bacteria and Viruses

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Across
  1. 3. a membrane surrounding the capsid
  2. 6. viral replication that results in the destruction of a host cell and the release of many new virus particles
  3. 7. the protein coat
  4. 8. spiral-shaped bacteria
  5. 10. occurs when two bacteria exchange genetic material
  6. 13. long whiplike projection that moves side to side
  7. 15. reproduce by asexual reproduction
  8. 16. the ability of bacteria to tolerate antibiotics
  9. 20. This German physician developed a technique for diagnosing a something that can cause a disease
  10. 22. rod-shaped bacteria
  11. 23. a circular DNA molecule in bacteria
Down
  1. 1. an organism or virus that causes disease
  2. 2. sphere-shaped bacteria
  3. 4. The genetic material of a virus can be either DNA or RNA
  4. 5. a weakened form of a pathogen that prepares the immune system to recognize and destroy the pathogen
  5. 6. viral replication in which viral genetic information is made without immediately destroying the host cell
  6. 9. allow materials to enter and leave cells
  7. 11. single-celled organisms that do not have membrane bound organelles
  8. 12. site of protein synthesis
  9. 14. chemicals that inhibit the growth of or kill bacteria
  10. 17. allow extra structural support for bacteria
  11. 18. Bacteria can cause disease by producing __________ and by destroying body tissues.
  12. 19. not considered living because they can’t reproduce on their own
  13. 21. gel-like substance found inside the cell