Bacteria vs Virus

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What is the main difference between bacteria and viruses?

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Bacteria are single-celled prokaryotic organisms that can live independently, while viruses are non-living entities that require a host cell to replicate.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What are prokaryotes?

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Prokaryotes are unicellular organisms that lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, including bacteria and archaea.

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What are eukaryotes?

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Eukaryotes are organisms whose cells contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, including plants, animals, fungi, and protists.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What is the lytic cycle?

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The lytic cycle is a viral replication process where the virus infects a host cell, replicates, and then causes the host cell to burst, releasing new virus particles.

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What is the lysogenic cycle?

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The lysogenic cycle is a viral replication process where the viral DNA integrates into the host cell's DNA and replicates along with it without destroying the host cell immediately.

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What are thermophiles?

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Thermophiles are a type of archaea that thrive in extremely hot environments, such as hot springs and deep-sea vents.

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What is the role of host cells in viral replication?

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Host cells provide the necessary machinery and resources for viruses to replicate and assemble new virus particles.

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What is a virus?

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A virus is a microscopic infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism.

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What is the function of viral genetic material?

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Viral genetic material contains the instructions for making new virus particles and can be either DNA or RNA.

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What is the difference between viral DNA and host DNA?

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Viral DNA is the genetic material of a virus, while host DNA is the genetic material of the host organism; viruses can integrate their DNA into the host's DNA.