LS.8.1 Pathogens & Diseases

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What is a tiny, non-living particle that can infect living cells and requires a host to reproduce?

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Virus

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What are the genetic materials found in all living things and viruses?

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Nucleic Acids (DNA or RNA)

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What is the outer layer of a virus that protects its nucleic acids?

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Protein Coat

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What is a medication that inhibits the development of a virus? Options: Antibiotic, Antiviral, Vaccine, Antibody

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Antiviral

Front

What stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies, providing immunity against a specific disease?

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Vaccine

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What is a medication that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria?

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Antibiotic

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What is a eukaryotic organism, like mold or yeast, that can cause infections?

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Fungus

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What is the body's defense system against disease-causing organisms?

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Immune System

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What type of blood cell helps fight infection?

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White Blood Cell

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What is a protein produced by the immune system that neutralizes pathogens?

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Antibody