Across
- 2. — Infectious particle that replicates only inside a host cell.
- 3. — Threadlike filaments that make up the structure of fungi.
- 6. — Kingdom of eukaryotes that absorb nutrients from the environment.
- 8. Binaryfission — Asexual reproduction where one cell splits into two.
- 10. Conjugation — Process where bacteria exchange genetic material.
- 11. — Viral cycle where viral DNA hides inside the host genome.
- 12. — Protist that moves and feeds using pseudopods.
- 13. — Reproductive cell that can grow into a new fungus.
- 15. Clues
- 16. — Freshwater protist covered in cilia.
- 17. — Temporary extension used for movement or engulfing food.
- 18. Prokaryote — Single‑celled organism without a nucleus.
- 20. — Eukaryote that is not a plant, animal, or fungus.
Down
- 1. — Dense network of fungal hyphae.
- 4. — Viral cycle that destroys the host cell when new viruses burst out.
- 5. Clues
- 7. — Protist that can photosynthesize and move with a flagellum.
- 8. — Protein shell that protects a virus’s genetic material.
- 9. — RNA virus that uses reverse transcriptase to make DNA.
- 14. Endospore — Tough protective structure formed by some bacteria.
- 17. — Strong carbohydrate found in fungal cell walls.
- 19. Plasmid — Small circular DNA molecule found in bacteria.
