Pathogen Review

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What are considered to be living organisms?

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Bacteria are considered to be living organisms, while viruses are not.

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What illness is caused by bacteria?

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Tetanus is an example of an illness caused by bacteria.

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What causes the flu?

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The flu is caused by a virus, specifically the Influenza virus.

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Which pathogens are largest in size?

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Bacteria are larger in size compared to viruses.

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What is a Pandemic?

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A pandemic is when a particular virus or disease begins to spread beyond the initial infectious area from country to country.

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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 bacteria?

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Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent organisms or as parasites.

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How do viruses reproduce?

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Viruses reproduce by infecting a host cell and using the host's cellular machinery to make copies of themselves.

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What is the difference between a virus and bacteria?

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Viruses are not considered living organisms and require a host to reproduce, while bacteria are living organisms that can reproduce independently.

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What is an example of a viral disease?

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The flu (influenza) is an example of a viral disease.