Viruses, Bacteria, Protists, and Fungi

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Microorganism

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A microscopic organism, especially a virus, bacteria, or fungus. Microorganisms are vital for the survival of plants and animals.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Protists

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Eukaryotic organisms that cannot be classified as animals, plants, or fungi

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Archaea

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Domain of single-celled organisms with no cell nuclei. You might find them in hot springs, very salty water, or deep underground

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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Bacteria

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Single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus; prokaryotes.

Example: Streptococcus ("strep throat")

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Eukaryote

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A cell or organism that possesses a clearly defined nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

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Virus

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A tiny, nonliving particle that enters and then reproduces inside a living cell. It is nonliving and can only multiply in a host.

Example: Covid

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Host

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An organism that provides a suitable environment for the virus to multiply.

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Vaccine

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A substance used in vaccinations that consists of pathogens, such a viruses, that have been modified to safely trigger the body to produce chemicals that destroy the pathogens.

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

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Cytoplasm

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Gel-like substance inside the cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Genetic Material

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String-like chemical instructions for cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2