Last Vocab Flashcard Review

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A tiny non-living particle that invades and multiplies inside a living cell is called a:

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virus

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A unicellular microorganism with cell walls, lacking organelles and an organized nucleus, some of which can cause disease.

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bacteria

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Unicellular, multicellular, or spore-producing organisms that feed on organic matter, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools.

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fungi

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Organism living on another, deriving nutrients at host's expense.

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parasite

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Large scale disease outbreak affecting a country or the world

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pandemic

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Small scale disease outbreak

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epidemic

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A live cell that a virus takes over to replicate itself.

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host

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Continuous cycle where viruses attack cells to replicate.

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lytic cycle

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An organism, usually a biting insect, that transmits a disease or parasite.

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vector

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A microorganism that causes disease

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pathogen