Single-celled organisms that have characteristics of both plants and animals are called _______.

Nonpathogenic bacteria are ______.

Nonpathogenic bacteria may perform useful functions and ______.

Pathogenic bacteria may produce______ .

Pus-forming bacteria that cause infections such as strep throat and blood poisoning are _______.

Short, rod-shaped bacteria that produce diseases such as tetanus, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and

diphtheria are called______ .

The division of a bacterial cell into two new cells is called____ .

What is a condition, characterized by redness, heat, pain, and redness, in which the body reacts to injury,

irritation, or infection?

What is an example of a local infection?

Which statement is true of MRSA?

Submicroscopic particles that infect cells of a biological organism are known as ______.

Some of the ______ that plague humans are the common cold, respiratory infections, gastrointestinal tract infections, measles, mumps, chicken pox, smallpox, rabies, yellow fever, hepatitis, polio, influenza and HIV.

Colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces are called ______.

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome is caused by ______ .

The HIV virus is spread mainly through _____.

What are single-cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include mold, mildews, and yeasts?

Organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organism are known as _____.

What is a contagious skin disease caused by the itch mite?

The ability to destroy or resist infections is known as____

What is a condition that is developed after the body has overcome a disease or has been inoculated for the

disease?

Completely destroying all microbial life including bacterial spores is known as ____.

The process that eliminates most, but not necessarily all, microorganisms on nonliving surfaces is

called ____.

The ability of a disinfecting solution to kill germs when used according to the label is known

as ____.

To use a disinfectant properly, read and follow the manufacturer’s directions and ______ implements

for proper disinfection.

All disinfectants are___ in the presence of oils, lotions, creams, and dust.

Quats is a short term for the salon disinfectant known as____ .

Phenols may ____ certain rubber and plastic materials.

Sodium hypochlorite is also known as _____.