Bacteria and Viruses

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What do bacteria have instead of a nucleus?

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Nucleic acid

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Why do scientists use a different system to classify viruses?

Back

Many scientists do not believe that viruses are alive

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Archaea lack a certain __________ in their cell walls.

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Molecule

Front

Some bacteria have a small circular strand of DNA separate from their main chromosome called a __________.

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Plasmid

Front

What is the protective protein coat of a virus?

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Capsid

Front

What is the main difference between bacteria and viruses?

Back

Bacteria are living organisms, while viruses are not considered alive.

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What structure do bacteria use for movement?

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Flagella

Front

What is the role of plasmids in bacteria?

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Plasmids can carry genes that provide bacteria with genetic advantages, such as antibiotic resistance.

Front

What is a virus made of?

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A virus is made of genetic material (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat (capsid).

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How do bacteria reproduce?

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Bacteria reproduce asexually through a process called binary fission.