Bacteria/Viruses

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

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Bacteria

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Is bacteria considered a microorganism?

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TRUE

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What was the name of the bacteria in the case study?

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Cholera

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What does it mean for bacteria to be prokaryotes?

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They lack a nucleus.

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What is the region inside the cell membrane of a bacterium called?

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Cytoplasm

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What is the primary function of bacteria in the ecosystem?

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Bacteria play a crucial role in nutrient cycling, decomposition, and as part of the food web.

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What are the two main types of bacteria based on their shape?

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Cocci (spherical) and bacilli (rod-shaped).

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What is the difference between bacteria and viruses?

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Bacteria are living organisms that can reproduce on their own, while viruses are not considered living and require a host cell to replicate.

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

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Cell wall.

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What is the process by which bacteria reproduce asexually?

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Binary fission.