This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Microbiology has 15 clues. Answers range from 5 to 12 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
medicines that interfere with the reproduction of bacteria; are not effective against viruses
drugs that can treat people who have already been infected by a virus
rod-like
one-celled organisms without a nucleus
spherical
a cell that has a nucleus; more complex
spore-producing organism that feeds on organic matter
the study of microscopic living organisms
an organism that lives in or on another organism (host) and harms the host in some way
a living thing or virus that causes disease; commonly called germs
a cell that does not have a nucleus; very simple
spiral-shaped
can only be used to prevent infections (viral and bacterial) from leading to disease
an organism that carries pathogens from one person or animal to another
non-living; must reproduce within living cells