Microorganisms

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What is the size comparison between viruses and the hosts they infect?

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Viruses are smaller than the hosts they infect.

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What type of microorganism breaks down matter and reproduces using spores?

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Fungi.

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What do both bacteria and viruses contain?

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Both contain genetic material.

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Give an example of a harmful microorganism.

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E. coli on food that makes people sick.

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What method is used to prevent a virus?

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Vaccine.

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What are microorganisms?

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Microorganisms are tiny living organisms that can only be seen with a microscope, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.

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What is the role of bacteria in the environment?

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Bacteria play a crucial role in nutrient cycling, decomposing organic matter, and some are involved in nitrogen fixation.

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How do viruses reproduce?

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Viruses reproduce by infecting a host cell and using the host's cellular machinery to replicate their genetic material.

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What is the difference between bacteria and viruses?

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Bacteria are single-celled organisms that can live independently, while viruses are not considered living organisms and require a host to reproduce.

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What is a vaccine?

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A vaccine is a biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.