Viruses and Bacteria

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What are tiny single-celled organisms that live almost everywhere?

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Bacteria.

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What type of organisms are all bacteria classified as?

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Prokaryotes.

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What process allows a virus's DNA to lay dormant in the host DNA?

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Lysogenic cycle.

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What modern technology has contributed to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria?

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Antibiotics.

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What do viruses require in order to reproduce?

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A host cell.

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What is the primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.

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What is the structure that protects bacterial cells and helps maintain their shape?

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Cell wall.

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What is the term for bacteria that can survive in extreme environments?

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Extremophiles.

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What is the role of plasmids in bacteria?

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Plasmids are small, circular DNA molecules that can carry genes, including those for antibiotic resistance.

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What is the process by which bacteria can exchange genetic material?

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Conjugation.