FSE2106 - Microbiology Chapters 20, 21 & 22 Crossword Puzzles

Discovered penicillin.

Alexander Fleming.

Bacterium with one flagellum at either end.

Amphitrichous.

Mutual opposition or contrary action; the inhibition of one bacterium by another.

Antagonism.

Self-nourishing microorganisms that are capable of growing in the absence of organic compounds.

Autotrophic.

Any rod-shaped microorganism.

Bacillus.

A prokaryotic one-celled microorganism of the kingdom Monera; existing as free-living parasites, multiplying by binary fission, and having a large range of biochemical properties.

Bacteria.

A visible group of bacteria growing on a solid medium, presumably arising from a single microorganism.

Bacterial Colony.

Science that studies bacteria.

Bacteriology.

A method of asexual reproduction in bacteria, in which cells split into two parts, each of which develops into a complete individual.

Binary Fission.

A large group of non-motile, gram-negative intracellular parasites.

Chlamydia.

A type of bacteria that is spherical or ovoid in form.

Coccus.

The symbiotic relationship of two organisms of different species, in which one gains some benefit such as protection or nourishment.

Commensalism.

A double bacillus, two being linked end to end to each other.

Diplobacilli.

Any of various spherical bacteria appearing in pairs.

Diplococci.

Vaccination against smallpox.

Edward Jenner.

A thick-walled cell produced by a bacterium to enable it to survive unfavorable environmental conditions.

Endospore.

Having the capacity to do something that is not compulsory; in particular, having the ability to live or adapt to certain conditions.

Facultative.

Long, whip-like, filament-containing appendages that propel bacteria in liquid.

Flagella.

A group of diverse and widespread unicellular and multicellular organisms lacking chlorophyll, usually bearing spores, and often filamentous.

Fungus.

Theory that microorganisms cause disease.

Germ Theory.

A sticky, gelatinous coating that surrounds the cell wall.

Glycocalyx.

Requiring complex organic food from a carbon source in order to grow and develop.

Heterotrophic.

First to use phenol as a disinfectant.

Joseph Lister.

Bacterium with two or more flagella on either end.

Lophotrichous.

Temperature above which bacterial growth will not take place.

Maximum Temperature.

Bacteria that prefers moderate temperature and develops best at temperatures between 25°C and 40°C. (77° - 104°F).

Mesophiles.

Microorganisms requiring little free oxygen.

Microaerophilic.

Scientific study of microorganisms and their effect on other living organisms.

Microbiology.

Temperature below which bacterial growth will not take place.

Minimum Temperature.

Bacterium with only one flagellum.

Monotrichous.

The study of the size, shape and arrangements of microorganisms.

Morphology.

A symbiotic relationship in which two different species live in close association to the mutual benefit of each other.

Mutualism.

The branch of science concerned with the study of fungi.

Mycology.

The smallest free-living organisms known, being intermediate in size between viruses and bacteria.

Mycoplasmas.

The smallest known bacteria that can grow and reproduce outside the living host cell.

Mycoplasmas.

Plant life occurring or adapted for living in a specific environment.

Normal Flora.

A microbe that can live only in the presence of oxygen.

Obligate Aerobes.

A microbe that can survive only in an area without oxygen present.

Obligate Anaerobes.

A parasite that is completely dependent on its living host for survival.

Obligate Parasite.

Temperature at which organisms grow best.

Optimum Temperature.

Pressure that develops when two solutions of different concentrations are separated by a semipermeable membrane.

Osmotic Pressure.

An interactive relationship between two organisms in which one is harmed and the other benefits.

Parasitism.

Established the principles of modern chemotherapy.

Paul Ehrlich.

Bacterium with flagella distributed over the entire cell.

Peritrichous.

Repeating units of fats and clusters of phosphorus.

Phospholipids.

A small, proteinaceous infectious particle that is resistant to most procedures that modify nucleic acids.

Prion.

One-celled organisms of the kingdom Protista; most are unicellular, although some are colonial.

Protozoa.

Science that deals with the study of protozoa.

Protozoology.

Bacteria that prefer cold, thriving at temperatures between 0°C and 25°C. (32° - 77°F).

Psychrophiles.

A genus of gram-negative, pathogenic, intracellular parasitic microorganisms.

Rickettsia.

Area of science that studies rickettsia.

Rickettsiology.

His observation of cells through a microscope formed the basis of cell theory.

Robert Hooke.

Established the postulates for proving the causation of disease by a specific microorganism.

Robert Koch.

Theory of biogenesis.

Rudolph Virchow.

Organisms that survive only on dead or decaying organic matter.

Saphrophites.

An organism that can survive only on dead or decaying organic matter.

Saprophytes.

The process of forming an endospore.

Sporulation.

A genus of gram-positive, non-motile bacteria that tend to aggregate in irregular, grape-like clusters.

Staphylococcus

A genus of bacteria containing gram-negative rods, which form a chain-like colony.

Streptobacilli.

Gram-positive spherically shaped bacteria that occur in chains.

Streptococci.

The living together in close association of different species.

Symbiosis.

The harmonious action of two microorganisms producing an effort that neither could produce alone.

Synergism.

Bacteria that thrive best at high temperatures (40° - 70°C / 104° - 158°F).

Thermophiles.

The study of viruses and viral diseases.

Virology.

An intracellular, infectious parasite capable of replicating only in living cells.

Virus.