Bacteria vs Virus

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What is the lysogenic cycle?

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A viral replication process where the virus integrates its genetic material into the host cell's DNA and remains dormant until activated.

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What is the primary domain of organisms that can live in normal environmental conditions?

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Bacteria.

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What do viruses require to reproduce?

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A host cell.

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Which domain includes organisms that thrive in extreme environments?

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Archaea.

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What is the role of vaccines in relation to viral diseases?

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Vaccines help prevent viral diseases by stimulating the immune system to recognize and fight off specific viruses.

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What is phagocytosis?

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The process by which a cell engulfs particles or other cells, often used by immune cells to destroy pathogens.

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What is the lytic cycle?

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A viral replication process where the virus takes over the host cell's machinery to produce new viruses, leading to the destruction of the host cell.

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What are antibiotics used for?

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Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, not viral infections.

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What is genetic material in the context of viruses?

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The DNA or RNA that carries the genetic information necessary for the virus to replicate.

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What is the difference between bacteria and viruses?

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