Terminology in Bacteriology Crossword Puzzle

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• flagella : long, whip-like structures used by bacteria for movement.
• gram stain : a differential staining method to classify bacteria as gram-positive or gram-negative.
• virulence : the degree of pathogenicity or ability of a microbe to cause disease.
• prokaryotes : single-celled organisms without a nucleus, such as bacteria.
• binary fission : a method of asexual reproduction in bacteria where the cell divides into two identical cells.
• peptidoglycan : a polymer forming the bacterial cell wall, providing structural support.
• plasmid : small, circular dna molecules in bacteria that often carry antibiotic resistance genes.
• capsule : a protective, gelatinous layer outside the cell wall that enhances bacterial survival.
• pilus : hair-like appendage on bacteria, often involved in attachment or conjugation.
• spores : dormant, resistant forms of bacteria that can survive harsh conditions.
• cocci : spherical-shaped bacteria.
• bacillus : rod-shaped bacteria.
• spirochetes : spiral-shaped bacteria with flexible walls.
• anaerobic bacteria : bacteria that grow without oxygen.
• microaerophile : bacteria that require low oxygen levels for growth.
• capnophile : bacteria that thrive in environments with high carbon dioxide.
• thermophile : bacteria that grow best at high temperatures, typically above 45°c.
• mesophile : bacteria that grow best at moderate temperatures, typically 20-45°c.
• heterotroph : organisms that obtain carbon from organic compounds.
• autotroph : organisms that produce their own food from inorganic compounds, such as co₂.