cross word hw 3 for micro

3. – The complete elimination of all forms of microbial life.
8. – Any microorganism that can cause disease.
9. – A poisonous substance produced by microorganisms that can cause damage to a host.
10. – The ability of an organism to resist infection or disease.
11. – A microscopic infectious agent that can only reproduce inside a living host cell.
12. – Photosynthetic organisms that can be unicellular or multicellular and live in aquatic environments.
13. stain – A laboratory staining technique used to classify bacteria based on cell wall structure.
14. – An organism that provides nourishment and shelter for a microorganism.
15. – A visible cluster of microorganisms growing on a solid medium.

1. – The growth of microorganisms in a controlled laboratory environment.
2. – A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria.
4. – A group of organisms (including yeasts and molds) that absorb nutrients from organic matter.
5. – The process of reducing or eliminating harmful microorganisms on nonliving surfaces.
6. – Single-celled microorganisms that lack a nucleus and can live in many environments.
7. – Single-celled eukaryotic microorganisms, often motile and found in water or soil.