Bacteria and Viruses

Front

What kingdom do bacteria that cause diseases like strep throat belong to?

Back

Eubacteria

Front

What happens to a virus if it cannot find a host cell?

Back

It cannot reproduce.

Front

Which of the following diseases is NOT caused by a virus: Measles, Polio, Chicken Pox, or Strep throat?

Back

Strep throat.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

It protects the cell and controls what enters and exits.

Front

True or False: E. Coli is an example of archaebacteria.

Back

False.

Front

What is a virus?

Back

A tiny infectious agent that can only replicate inside a host cell.

Front

What is the main difference between bacteria and viruses?

Back

Bacteria are living cells that can reproduce on their own, while viruses need a host cell to reproduce.

Front

What is an example of a disease caused by a virus?

Back

Measles.

Front

What is the role of bacteria in the human body?

Back

Some bacteria help with digestion and protect against harmful pathogens.

Front

What is the structure that viruses use to attach to host cells?

Back

Viral proteins or spikes.