Across
- 7. Type of infection in which a virus enters a cell, makes copies of itself, and causes the cell to burst.
- 8. RNA virus that contains RNA as its genetic information.
- 11. Bacteriophage DNA that is embedded in the bacterial host's DNA.
- 12. Process in which some prokaryotes exchange genetic information.
- 14. Type of infection in which a virus embeds its DNA into the DNA of the host cell and is replicated along with the host cell's DNA.
Down
- 1. Type of asexual reproduction in which aidenticalsm replicates its DNA and divides in half, producing two idential daughter cells.
- 2. Protein coat surrounding a virus.
- 3. Disease causing agents.
- 4. Preparation of weakened or killed pathogens used to produce immunity to a disease.
- 5. Kind of virus that infects bacteria.
- 6. Particle made of proteins, nucleic acids, and sometimes lipids that can replicate only by infecting living cells.
- 9. Uniceasexual organism that lacks a nucleus.
- 10. Structure produced by prokaryotes in unfavorable conditions; a thick internal wall that encloses the DNA and a portion of the cytoplasm.
- 13. A group of drugs used to block the growth and reproduction of bacterial pathogens.