Microorganisms Cells

single celled organism that lacks a nucleus

• bacteria

• cell wall

• flagellum

• endospore

a long, whip-like structure that helps a cell to move.

• pasteurization

• bacteria

• flagellum

• endospore

a structure produced by prokaryotes, such as bacteria, in unfavorable conditions; a thick wall encloses the DNA and some of the cytoplasm.

• bacteria

• cell wall

• endospore

• microscope

The outer covering of a bacteria cell is called the

• flagella
• cytoplasm
• cell wall 

Bacteria are prokaryotes which means they

• have a nucleus on their capsule
• do not contain a nucleus
• can live in environments with and without oxygen

Name this bacteria shape

• coccus
• spirillum
• bacillus

Name this bacteria shape

• bacillus
• coccus
• spirillum

Name this bacteria shape

• coccus
• bacillus
• spirillum

 Bacteria that help break down dead material in the environment are called 

• vaccines
• decomposers
• oats

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

True or False: Some types of bacteria eat and clean up oil spills

• True
• False