Chapter 18

Infectious particle made of single-stranded RNA without a protein coat

Chemical that kills or slows the growth of bacteria

The transfer of part of a prokaryote's chromosome to another prokaryote

Agent that causes disease

Viral infection in which host cells are destroyed

Prokaryotic cell with a protective wall surrounding its DNA

The use of living things to break down pollutants

A protein fragment that can cause other proteins to fold incorrectly