What Is It??
what are microscopic, unicellular prokaryotes
bacteria
flagellates method of movement
flagella
what is the reproductive structure for club fungi?
basidia
structure formed when fungi and certain photosynthetic organisms grow together
lichen
form of bacterium that has a thick internal wall around its chromosome
endospore
what is a microscopic, plant-like protist that has a hard outer wall?
diatom
ciliates method of movement
cilia
what is the reproductive structure for zygote fungi?
zygosporangia
network of hyphae
mycelium
long whip-like structure that helps some bacteria move
flagella
what is a plant-like protist that uses photosynthesis to produce food?
algae
sarcodines method of movement
pseudopod
what is the reproductive structure of sac fungi?
ascus
protist with cilia and two nuclei
paramecium
breakdown of dead organisms and organic waste
decomposition
what is a protein that can attach to a pathogen and make it useless?
antibody
name the 3 methods of movement for bacteria
flagella, twisting, pili
what is the reproductive structure of imperfect fungi?
they don't have a reproductive stage
protist resembling a tiny animal
protozoan
process in which two bacteria of the same species attach to each other and share genetic material
conjugation
what is a microscopic, protein coated piece of DNA that has no cell wall, no nucleus, and needs a living host to reproduce?
virus
BONUS: how do mushrooms spread?
(hint: it travels through the air)
spores
how do viruses reproduce?
viral replication within a host cell
medicine that stops the growth and reproduction of bacteria
antibiotic
use of organisms to clean up environmental pollution
bioremediation