Across
- 2. heterotrophic microorganism that can live and grow in the presence of free oxygen; some are obligate, others facultative
- 4. heterotrophic microorganism that lives and grows in complete (or almost complete) absence of oxygen; some are obligate, others facultative
- 6. inhibitor of calcification that occurs in parotid saliva of humans in variable amounts; anticalculus component of “tartar-control” dentifrices
- 7. white blood corpuscle capable of amoeboid movement; functions to protect the body against infection and disease
- 8. nucleus, focus, point of origin
- 9. a surrounding framework, enabling development in a structured manner
Down
- 1. not made up of or containing cells
- 2. without definite shape or visible differentiation in structure
- 3. dental biofilm that has been mineralized primarily with calcium and phosphorus and occurs on the teeth and prosthetic appliances worn in the mouth
- 5. crystalline mineral component of bones and teeth that contains calcium and phosphate