Across
- 1. Prokaryotic microorganisms that lack a nucleus.
- 5. Organelle containing digestive enzymes.
- 6. DNA transfer through a pilus between bacteria.
- 8. Heating process to reduce microbial load in food.
- 9. Community of microorganisms adhering to a surface.
- 11. Substance that inhibits or kills bacteria.
- 12. Microorganisms similar to bacteria but thrive in extreme environments.
- 13. Techniques to prevent contamination by microorganisms.
- 17. Destruction of red blood cells by bacterial toxins.
- 22. Short, hairlike projections for movement or sensing.
- 23. Dormant structure formed by some bacteria for survival.
- 24. Process of eliminating all forms of life.
- 26. Gellike substance used as a culture medium.
- 28. Microorganism that causes disease.
- 29. Instrument used to view tiny organisms.
- 30. Infectious protein causing neurodegenerative diseases.
Down
- 2. Introduction of microorganisms into a medium.
- 3. Component of bacterial cell walls.
- 4. Eukaryotic organisms, including molds and yeasts, that decompose organic material.
- 7. Anaerobic process that produces energy and byproducts.
- 10. Uptake of foreign DNA by a bacterium.
- 14. Whiplike structures used by bacteria for movement.
- 15. Site of protein synthesis in cells.
- 16. Growth of microorganisms in a controlled environment.
- 18. Small, circular DNA molecule in bacteria.
- 19. wall Structural layer outside the plasma membrane in some cells.
- 20. Polysaccharide layer surrounding some bacteria.
- 21. Nonliving infectious agents containing genetic material within a protein coat.
- 25. Gene transfer via bacteriophages.
- 27. Complete set of genetic material in an organism.