Bacteria/Viruses

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What is a host?

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An organism or a cell that the virus needs to reproduce in.

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What are bacteria?

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Tiny single-celled organisms that live almost everywhere.

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What shapes can bacteria have?

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Bacteria can be round, straight, twisted, or all of these.

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What is the process called when a virus's DNA lays dormant in the host's DNA?

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Lysogenic.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the virus over time that can affect different systems within the organism.

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What is a virus?

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A tiny infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism.

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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 need a host to reproduce.

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What is the lytic cycle?

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A process where a virus infects a host cell, replicates, and causes the cell to burst, releasing new viruses.

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What is an example of a beneficial bacteria?

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Lactobacillus, which is used in yogurt production.

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What is an example of a harmful bacteria?

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Streptococcus, which can cause strep throat.