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Bacteria
viruses
Grab bag
100
sphere-shaped bacteria
What is 'cocci"
100
prokaryotic, unicellular organisms
What is "bacteria"
100
Bacteria are _________ cells
What is "prokaryotic"
100
Which kingdom do viruses belong to?
What is "trick question - they do not belong in a kingdom at all"
100
When cells exchange genetic information, the process is called ?????
What is "conjugation"
200
process by which cells trade genetic information
What is "conjugation"
200
asexual reproduction in which organisms split in half
What is "binary fission"
200
Do bacterial cells have genetic information?
What is "yes, just not in the nucleus"
200
Why do viruses invade living cells?
What is "to reproduce"
200
An antiseptic does what?????
What is "a substance that kills bacteria which can be used on living things"
300
bacteria that live in harsh environments
What is "archaebacteria"
300
common bacteria
What is "eubacteria"
300
The only organelle that bacteria have are ___________
What is "ribosomes"
300
How are viral infections best fought?
What is "with vaccinations, they do not respond to antibiotics"
300
What is a disinfectant?
What is "a substance that kills bacteria on non-living surfaces"
400
organism that can make its own food
What is "autotroph"
400
cell without a nucleus
What is "prokaryote"
400
Bacteria that live in very harsh environments are_________
What is "Archaebacteria"
400
Describe the basic structure of a virus?
What is "DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat"
400
What does gram staining tell us?
What is "the type of cell wall that a prokaryote has"
500
rod-shaped bacteria
What is "bacilli"
500
spiral-shaped bacteria
What is "spirilla"
500
Bacteria that are autotrophic but use energy from chemicals instead of the sun are called ___________
What is "chemosynthetic"
500
How do vaccines protect against viral infections?
What is "prompt the body to produce immunity against that virus"
500
Why are viruses not considered to be alive?
What is "they are not made of cells"