| A | B |
|---|
| Monera | Kingdom that includes bacteria. |
| Prokaryote | A cell that lacks a nucleus and membrane bound organelles. |
| DNA | Circular structure inside the cytoplasm of a bacteria cell. |
| Cell membrane | Layer that contains cytoplasm of a bacteria cell. |
| Cell wall | Outer layer of a bacteria cell, it protects the cell from injury. |
| Capsule | Sticky, outermost layer of a bacteria cell that keeps the cell from dehydrating and makes it stick to organisms. |
| Flagellum | Whip-like tail used to move some bacteria. |
| Colony | A group of bacteria cells that live together but are independent of each other. |
| Blue green bacteria | Small bacteria that contain chlorophyll and go through photosynthesis. |
| Bacilli | Rod shaped cells |
| Cocci | Sphere shaped cells |
| Spirilla | Spiral shaped cells |
| Diplo- | bacteria cells that are grouped in pairs. |
| Strepto- | Bacteria cells that form a chain. |
| Staphlo- | Bacteria cells that form a cluster or group. |
| Binary fission | Type of asexual reproduction where bacteria DNA replicates and the cell divides in half. |
| Conjugation | Type of sexual reproduction where two cells exchange some DNA and then divide. |
| Endospores | Thick wall formed around DNA when conditions become tough. |
| Decomposers | Organisms that break down dead matter into simpler chemicals. |
| Parasites | Organisms that feed off living things. |
