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Microorganisms

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Across:

1.	Bacteria may reproduce by this type of fission
3.	A virus that stores its genetic information as RNA
5.	Type of infection in which a host cell makes copies of the virus indefinitely
6.	A structure prokaryotes use to propel themselves
7.	Rod-shaped bacterium
13.	Outer protein coat of a virus

14.	An infectious particle made of protein rather than DNA or RNA
15.	A corkscrew-shaped bacterium
16.	Type of viral infection in which the host cell bursts and is destroyed
18.	Is photosynthetic, but also requires organic compounds for nutrition
20.	Single-celled type of microorganism that lacks a nucleus
22.	Organism that obtains energy directly from inorganic molecules

Down:

2.	Compound that blocks the growth and reproduction of bacteria
4.	A virus that infects bacteria
8.	Viral particles break open cells by the process of _____
9.	Is composed of a core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat
10.	Part of a virus that has been killed or attenuated used to prevent viral infection
11.	The process of converting nitrogen into a form that plants can use is known as nitrogen ________.

12.	Protective capsule that can remain dormant until favorable conditions for growth arise
14.	A prokaryote that carries out photosynthesis
17.	These techniques rely on extreme temperatures or chemical action to destroy bacteria.
19.	Sphere-shaped bacterium
21.	Disease-causing agent

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Microorganisms

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Across:

1.	Bacteria may reproduce by this type of fission
3.	A virus that stores its genetic information as RNA
5.	Type of infection in which a host cell makes copies of the virus indefinitely
6.	A structure prokaryotes use to propel themselves
7.	Rod-shaped bacterium
13.	Outer protein coat of a virus

14.	An infectious particle made of protein rather than DNA or RNA
15.	A corkscrew-shaped bacterium
16.	Type of viral infection in which the host cell bursts and is destroyed
18.	Is photosynthetic, but also requires organic compounds for nutrition
20.	Single-celled type of microorganism that lacks a nucleus
22.	Organism that obtains energy directly from inorganic molecules

Down:

2.	Compound that blocks the growth and reproduction of bacteria
4.	A virus that infects bacteria
8.	Viral particles break open cells by the process of _____
9.	Is composed of a core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat
10.	Part of a virus that has been killed or attenuated used to prevent viral infection
11.	The process of converting nitrogen into a form that plants can use is known as nitrogen ________.

12.	Protective capsule that can remain dormant until favorable conditions for growth arise
14.	A prokaryote that carries out photosynthesis
17.	These techniques rely on extreme temperatures or chemical action to destroy bacteria.
19.	Sphere-shaped bacterium
21.	Disease-causing agent

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