Chapter 19: The Hidden World of Microbes
Fill the Blanks


1.  

A particle between 0.05 and 0.2 microns containing genetic material enclosed in a protective coat is called a .



2.  

A is a kind of virus that can infect bacteria.



3.  

is the substance that helps to tell the difference between a bacterial cell and an archaeal cell.



4.  

This technique helps to classify bacteria based on their cell-wall construction.



5.  

The bacteria that live in the stomachs of cows and help break down cellulose into energy live in a state with the cow.



6.  

A bacteria that uses Earth’s magnetic field to help it find food and appropriate living conditions is called .


   


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