Across
- 3. – long whiplike projection that moves side to side
- 6. – the ability of bacteria to tolerate antibiotics
- 7. – This German physician developed a technique for diagnosing a something that can cause a disease
- 9. – chemicals that inhibit the growth of or kill bacteria
- 14. – reproduce by asexual reproduction
- 16. – viral replication in which viral genetic information is made without immediately destroying the host cell
- 17. – a membrane surrounding the capsid
- 19. – the protein coat
- 20. – occurs when two bacteria exchange genetic material
- 21. – gel-like substance found inside the cell
- 23. – Bacteria can cause disease by producing __________ and by destroying body tissues.
- 24. – a circular DNA molecule in bacteria
Down
- 1. – allow materials to enter and leave cells
- 2. – The genetic material of a virus can be either DNA or RNA
- 4. – not considered living because they can’t reproduce on their own
- 5. – an organism or virus that causes disease
- 8. – allow extra structural support for bacteria
- 10. – rod-shaped bacteria
- 11. – single-celled organisms that do not have membrane bound organelles
- 12. – site of protein synthesis
- 13. – spiral-shaped bacteria
- 15. – sphere-shaped bacteria
- 18. – a weakened form of a pathogen that prepares the immune system to recognize and dest
- 22. – viral replication that results in the destruction of a host cell and the release of many new virus particles
