Bacteria and Virus

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What are prokaryotes?

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Organisms that lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, such as bacteria.

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What is the primary tool used to observe bacteria?

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A microscope.

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What disease is commonly caused by bacteria?

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Strep throat.

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Which is generally smaller, a virus or a bacterium?

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A virus.

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Define a host in the context of viruses.

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An organism or a cell that the virus needs to reproduce in.

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What is the structure of bacteria?

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Bacteria typically have a cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, and genetic material (DNA) but lack a nucleus.

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How do bacteria reproduce?

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Bacteria reproduce asexually through a process called binary fission.

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What is the difference between bacteria and viruses?

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Bacteria are living prokaryotic cells that can reproduce on their own, while viruses are non-living entities that require a host to replicate.

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What role do bacteria play in the environment?

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Bacteria are essential for nutrient cycling, decomposition, and can also be involved in processes like nitrogen fixation.

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What is an antibiotic?

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A type of medication that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria.