bacteria

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Do bacterial cells have a nucleus?

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No, bacterial cells do not have a nucleus.

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What is the shape of bacteria called that is sphere-shaped?

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Coccus.

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What is the function of plasmids in bacteria?

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Plasmids contain DNA strands that are separate from the main chromosomal DNA.

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How do bacteria reproduce?

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Bacteria reproduce through a process called binary fission.

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Are bacteria that cause strep throat harmful or helpful?

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Harmful.

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What is the primary genetic material in bacteria?

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DNA.

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What is the term for bacteria that are rod-shaped?

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Bacillus.

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What is the role of the cell wall in bacterial cells?

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The cell wall provides structure and protection to the bacterial cell.

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What is the difference between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria?

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Gram-positive bacteria have a thick peptidoglycan layer, while gram-negative bacteria have a thin peptidoglycan layer and an outer membrane.

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What is an antibiotic?

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An antibiotic is a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria.