Bacteria and Virus Flashcard

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Why aren't viruses considered living things?

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They aren't made of cells.

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What type of bacteria is spherical in shape?

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Coccus.

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What type of cell is bacteria?

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Prokaryotic.

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What shapes can bacteria have?

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Spheres, rods, and spirals.

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What protects bacterial cells?

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Cell wall.

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What is the genetic material found in viruses?

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DNA or RNA.

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What is the main difference between bacteria and viruses?

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Bacteria are living cells; viruses are not.

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What is a common method to classify bacteria?

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By their shape: coccus, bacillus, spirillium.

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What is the role of the bacterial cell wall?

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It provides structure and protection.

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How do viruses reproduce?

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By infecting a host cell.