Bacteria and Viruses

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What is the primary difference in size between bacteria and viruses?

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Bacteria are generally larger than viruses.

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What structure do some bacteria use for movement?

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Flagella are structures that some bacteria use for movement.

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What is the shape of bacteria known as 'Coccus'?

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Coccus refers to spherical-shaped bacteria.

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In a virus, what is the term for the genetic material it contains?

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The genetic material in a virus is referred to as DNA or RNA.

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What is the shape of bacteria known as 'Spirillum'?

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Spirillum refers to spiral-shaped bacteria.

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What are the two main categories of microorganisms discussed in the quiz?

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The two main categories are bacteria and viruses.

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What is the function of the cell wall in bacteria?

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

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How do viruses replicate?

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Viruses replicate by infecting a host cell and using the host's machinery to produce new virus particles.

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What is the role of ribosomes in bacteria?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in bacteria.

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What is a common method for classifying bacteria?

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Bacteria can be classified based on their shape, such as cocci, bacilli, and spirilla.