Across
- 4. Tail-like structures for bacterial motility.
- 13. Complete set of genetic material in an organism.
- 14. Microorganisms living harmlessly with a host.
- 16. Study of viruses.
- 17. Microorganisms that are unicellular and prokaryotic.
- 19. Bacteria with thick peptidoglycan cell walls.
- 20. Cold-loving microorganisms.
- 23. Non-living infectious agents made of DNA or RNA.
- 25. Pathogens causing disease in weakened hosts.
- 27. Substance that kills or inhibits bacterial growth.
- 28. Microorganisms requiring oxygen for survival.
- 29. Microbial community encased in a protective matrix.
Down
- 1. Enzyme breaking down bacterial cell walls.
- 2. Bacteria with thin walls and outer membrane.
- 3. Heat-loving microorganisms.
- 5. Circular DNA in bacteria, often carrying resistance genes.
- 6. Gene transfer via bacteriophages.
- 7. Infectious proteins causing neurodegenerative diseases.
- 8. DNA transfer between bacteria through a pilus.
- 9. Eukaryotic organisms, including yeasts and molds.
- 10. Dormant, tough structure formed by some bacteria.
- 11. Study of fungi.
- 12. Microbe that causes disease.
- 15. Uptake of naked DNA by bacteria.
- 18. Anaerobic process producing energy and byproducts.
- 21. Protein coat surrounding a viral genome.
- 22. Single-celled eukaryotes found in moist environments.
- 24. Microbes thriving at moderate temperatures.
- 26. Polymer forming bacterial cell walls.
- 27. Microorganisms that grow without oxygen.