Microoragnisms
hese are microscopic organisms that can be found almost everywhere.
microorganisms
The study of microorganisms is called this.
microbiology
Bacteria are classified as what type of cell because they do not have a true nucleus?
prokaryotic cells
This is the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in the body.
infection
The smallest unit of life.
cell
This type of microorganism includes bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
What are microbes/microorganisms?
This instrument is commonly used to see microorganisms that are too small to see with the naked eye
microscope
This is the process by which most bacteria reproduce.
binary fission
A person, animal, or object that can carry an infectious microorganism is called this.
host
A microorganism that requires a living cell in order to reproduce.
virus
These microorganisms are made of cells and can reproduce on their own.
bacteria
A microorganism that causes disease is called this.
pathogen
These bacteria are shaped like spheres.
cocci
This term describes a microorganism that can cause disease.
pathogenic
another word for dormant
latent
These microorganisms are responsible for diseases such as influenza and COVID-19.
viruses
Microorganisms that normally live on or in the human body without causing disease are part of this.
Normal flora
These bacteria are shaped like rods.
bacilli
The ability of a microorganism to cause disease is called this.
pathogenicity
study of microorganisms
microbiology
Yeast and molds belong to this group of microorganisms.
fungi
This term describes microorganisms that can live in or on a host and potentially cause disease.
pathogenic microoragnisms
These spiral-shaped bacteria are called this.
spirilla
This is the body's ability to defend itself against disease-causing microorganisms.
immunity
condition that occurs throughout the people of a country or the world.
pandemic