Bacteria & Viruses Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Microbiology has 20 clues. Answers range from 5 to 14 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

Belongs to domain bacteria
Cicular chromosome in an area of the cell
Causes bacteria
Submicrophic, hairlike structure that are made of proteins
Division of a cell
Formation or existence of a link or connection between things
Resist harsh conditions
Nonliving strand of genetic material within a protein coat
Outer protein coat of a virus
Results in the destruction of the infected cell and it's membrane
Viral DNA Inserts, or integrates, into a chromosome in a host cell
Has RNA instead of DNA for their genetic material
Protein infectious particles
Lacks a nucleus
Viruses that infect bacteria
Photosynthetic but still get organic compounds for carbon
Makes organic carbon molecules using energy from chemical reactions
Can live in extreme conditions
An organism deriving it's nutritional requirements from complex organic substances
Permanent change in the DNA nitrogen base code