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- 3. A type of bacteria that thrives in extreme environments, such as high temperatures or salinity.
- 5. A method used to isolate a pure strain from a mixed culture using a solid medium.
- 7. The term for a living organism that can cause disease, often used in microbiology.
- 8. The type of microscopy that uses electrons to visualize specimens at a very high resolution.
- 13. The process by which bacterial cells take up foreign DNA from their environment.
- 14. A type of media that allows for the growth of specific bacteria while inhibiting others.
- 15. A process used to sterilize equipment using high-pressure steam.
- 17. The scientific study of fungi, including yeasts and molds.
- 18. The term for the protective protein coat surrounding a virus.
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- 1. The process by which bacteria exchange genetic material through direct contact.
- 2. The term for the collection of all microbial genomes in a specific environment.
- 4. The outer membrane component of Gram-negative bacteria that can trigger immune responses.
- 5. The process by which microorganisms are killed or removed from surfaces or objects to prevent infection.
- 6. The enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide in cells.
- 9. The phase of bacterial growth characterized by rapid cell division.
- 10. A method used to prepare a sample for microscopic examination by spreading it on a slide.
- 11. The phenomenon where bacteria become resistant to antibiotics due to genetic mutations.
- 12. A chemical agent that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms on inanimate objects.
- 16. The term for a population of microorganisms that are genetically identical and derived from a single cell.
- 19. diffusion A method used to determine the antibiotic susceptibility of bacteria.