Across
- 2. a polysaccharide crosslinked with protein units
- 7. small, bristle-like fibers sprouting off the surface of many bacterial cells
- 9. arrangement flagella attached at one or both ends of the cell
- 10. sites of protein synthesis
- 11. single flagellum
- 14. movement of bacteria in response to chemical signals
- 16. pairs of single cells
- 17. a surface coating
- 18. used in conjugation between bacterial cells
Down
- 1. nonessential, usually circular, small pieces of DNA
- 3. groups of four single cells
- 4. grape-like clusters of cells
- 5. the connection and exchange of genetic material between bacterial cells
- 6. responsible persistent colonization of teeth, plastic catheters, and implanted medical devices
- 8. protect against harsh environment conditions
- 12. round
- 13. chains of single cells
- 15. rods
