Bacteria vs. Viruses

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What is a virus?

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A tiny germ that can make you sick and needs a living cell to grow.

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What is bacteria?

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A tiny living thing that can be helpful or harmful, and can grow on its own.

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Which disease is caused by a virus?

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COVID-19.

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How do bacteria reproduce?

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Bacteria reproduce by dividing into two identical cells.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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What system in our body fights infections?

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The immune system.

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What can antibiotics cure?

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Antibiotics can cure bacteria.

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How does a virus become active?

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A virus becomes active when it enters a living cell.

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Can bacteria be helpful?

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Yes, some bacteria help us digest food.

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What is an example of a disease caused by bacteria?

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Scarlet fever.

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What is the difference between bacteria and viruses?

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Bacteria are living cells; viruses are not living and need a host.