Chapter 10A Bacteria

Bacteria are the primary __________________ in the soil and water.

The _______________ live in anaerobic environments such a swamps, sewage, & animal intestines.

A sticky complex carb covering the cell wall to protect the bacteria.

Bacteria that is has a spherical or oval shape are called ___________________________.

A rod-shaped bacterium is called a _________________________.

___________________live in highly acidic soils and hot springs where the temp can reach 230 ˚F.

A _______________________ is a person who studies microscopic organisms.

A ________________________ is a spiral- or corkscrew-shaped bacterium.

Circular DNA chromosomes in bacteria that carry a few genes not usually essential for survival.

Bacteria in the Kingdom _________ are prokaryotic and have peptidoglycans in their cell walls.

The use of natural & genetically modified bacteria to break down toxic & hazardous materials.

The __________________ or "salt lovers" live in areas with extremely high salt concentration.

A bacterial _______________________ is a long threadlike structure used for locomotion.

Bacteria in Kingdom ______________ live in extreme environments & don't have peptidoglycans.

Large molecule of carbs & proteins that gives strength & shape to bacterial cell walls.