Viruses
This was the first virus identified by scientists after they discovered it was smaller than a bacterial cell.
What is the Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV)?
Organisms in this domain are often found in extreme environments, such as high-salt areas or places with no oxygen.
What is Archaea?
This is the shape of a "Bacillus" bacterium.
What is rod-shaped?
This is the process of asexual reproduction used by bacteria to divide into two identical cells.
What is binary fission?
This group is often called a "catch-all" because it includes any eukaryote that is not a plant, animal, or fungus.
What is Protista?
These are the two basic parts that all viruses consist of.
What are a DNA/RNA core and a protein capsid?
Unlike Archaea, the cell walls of some organisms in the Domain Bacteria contain this specific material.
What is peptidoglycan?
Bacteria that are found in long chains use this prefix in their name.
What is Strepto-?
This process involves the exchange of genetic information between bacteria, increasing the population's diversity.
What is conjugation?
Meaning "false feet," these are projections of cytoplasm used by some protists for movement and feeding.
What are pseudopodia?
Viruses are considered non-living because they do not meet all of these criteria.
What are the characteristics of living things?
Bacteria are classified as this type of cell because they lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
What is prokaryotic?
This is a separate, small loop of DNA found in a bacterial cell that contains only a few genes.
What is a plasmid?
This specific type of antibiotic works by creating holes in the bacterial cell wall to destroy the cell.
What is bactericidal?
This specific protist is unique because it is both autotrophic and heterotrophic.
What is Euglena?
In this viral reproductive cycle, the virus ruptures the host cell immediately to release new viruses.
What is the lytic cycle?
This term describes bacteria that obtain their energy by breaking down chemical substances.
What are chemosynthetic autotrophs?
These tube-like structures are used by bacteria to exchange genetic material during conjugation.
What are pili?
This type of antibiotic works by stopping the bacteria from reproducing.
What is bacteriostatic?
Most protists use this rapid form of asexual reproduction, though it limits genetic variety.
What is mitosis?
Because it can remain dormant for long periods of time, the Herpes virus is an example of this type of cycle.
What is the lysogenic cycle?
To survive unfavorable conditions like extreme heat or chemicals, some bacteria create this protective, bubble-like structure.
What is an endospore?
This outer layer prevents a bacterial cell from drying out.
What is the capsule?
This piece of equipment is used in medical settings to kill endospores using high pressure and heat.
What is an autoclave?
While algae are autotrophic, these two types of protists are heterotrophic.
What are slime molds and water molds?