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Extra DNA in the cell that can self-replicate (independent of chromosomes)
Polysaccharide slime layer/capsole which protects bacteria and aids in its adhesion to surfaces to increase its virulence
Pathogen's ability to cause disease
Organism that derives its energy from the oxidation of organic compounds
Organism that derives its energy from the oxidation of inorganic compounds to synthesize organic compounds from carbon dioxide.
Decomposer/recycler that releases enzymes to break down organics
Tough coating around DNA formed during harsh conditions that allows bacteria to remain dormant and be resistant
Division of an entity into two parts and the regeneration of those parts to separate entities; type of asexual reproduction
Ancient bacteria with different RNA, membranes and cell walls than eubacteria that are able to live in unique, stressful environments
Genetic recombination in which bacterial DNA is carried from one cell to another via a vector
Unicellular algae which is a major photosynthesize of the earth’s oxygen supply
Plant drifter responsible for about half of the photosynthetic activity on earth
Photosynthetic organisms that contain chlorophyll but lacks true roots, stems, and leaves
Unicellular paramecium such as an amoeba, flagellate, ciliate, or sporozoan
Unicellular organism with cilia and two different nuclei (macro and micro)
Nonmotile, parasitic Plasmodium which forms spores, causing malaria
Phenomenon caused by algae bloom which can poison and kill marine life
Mutualistic relationship in which an organism lives inside its host
Unicellular microorganism that uses flagella for mobility
Unicellular, mostly marine plankton with two flagella; algae encased in cellulose
Decomposer of organic matter
Structural agent for asexual reproduction
Branching filaments that make up the mycelium of a fungus
Vegetative part of a fungus, composed of a network of fine white filaments (hyphae)
Polymer of glucose that comprises the cell wall of fungi
Relationship between a fungus and an alga
Phylum of bread mold (Rhizopus) with 3 kinds of specialized hyphae: stolons, rhizoids, and sporangiospores
Phylum of Sac fungi which includes truffles, yeasts, penicillium, and molds
Phylum of Club fungi which includes mushrooms, puffballs, shelf fungi, and smuts and rusts
Fingerlike sac that develops during sexual reproduction in Ascomycota