Bacterial Shapes
This spherical-shaped bacteria is responsible for causing strep throat
What is Streptococcus pyogenes
This process uses sunlight to convert carbon dioxide into organic compounds.
What is photosynthesis
This protein coat surrounds the genetic material of a virus.
What is a capsid
These comma-shaped bacteria is known for its severe can cause gastrointestinal distress
What is Vibrio
These organisms obtain energy by breaking down organic matter.
This viral life cycle involves the integration of viral DNA into the host cell's genome
What is the lysogenic cycle
This spiral-shaped bacteria is known for its ability to cause syphilis
What is Treponema
This metabolic process uses oxygen as the final electron acceptor
What is aerobic respiration
These viruses infect bacteria
What is bacteriophages
These bacteria have a rigid shape and can be found in aquatic environments
What are Spirilla
This type of fermentation produces lactic acid as a byproduct.
What is lactic acid fermentation
This enzyme allows retrovirus to convert RNA into DNA
What is reverse transcriptase
This term describes bacteria that have a variety of shapes and lack single, characteristic form
What is pleomorphism
This term describes organisms that can grow with or without oxygen
What is facultative anaerobe
This infectious protein cause diseases like mad cow disease
What is prion