A | B |
bacteria | a common name used to describe prokaryotes – living cells |
prokaryotes | living cells that do not have a nucleus |
archaebacteria | one of two kingdoms of bacteria – live in harsh environments |
eubacteria | one of two kingdoms of bacteria – live EVERYWHERE |
binary fission | the way that bacteria reproduce, an exact copy is made |
E. coli | type of bacteria that lives in our intestines and helps us digest food |
pathogens | anything that causes diseases – harmful bacteria |
flagella | a tail-like structure that helps bacteria move |