Across
- 3. the process where two bacterial cells temporarily join together and transfer genetic material
- 5. Microscopic organisms that can be both helpful and harmful to living things, and they are too small to be seen without a microscope.
- 7. a substance that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and provide immunity against a particular disease
- 8. group of single-celled organisms that are neither plants, animals, nor fungi, and they often live in moist environments.
- 9. a tough, dormant structure formed by some bacteria, enabling them to survive harsh conditions until more favorable environments are available.
Down
- 1. state of inactivity or suspended animation, where an organism or system is temporarily inactive but capable of being revived or activated under the right conditions.
- 2. medications that help your body fight off bacterial infections, but it's crucial to use them responsibly to avoid bacteria becoming resistant to their effects.
- 4. completely getting rid of something, like a disease or a pest, from a specific area or the entire world.
- 6. special proteins that act as catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions in living organisms without being consumed in the process.
- 7. infectious agent that can only replicate inside the cells of living organisms, causing various diseases ranging from the common cold to more severe illnesses