Disease, Virus, Bacteria, etc.

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What are examples of diseases caused by bacteria?

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Lyme Disease and Strep Throat.

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How do viruses multiply?

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By taking over a cell's functions.

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What are examples of diseases caused by protists?

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Malaria, Hiking Sickness, and Sleeping Sickness.

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Which pathogen is subdivided into three groups?

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Protist.

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What is a substance that can cause cancer called?

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Carcinogen.

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What are the main types of pathogens?

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Viruses, Bacteria, Protists, and Fungi.

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What is the role of bacteria in the environment?

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Bacteria decompose organic matter and recycle nutrients.

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What is a virus?

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

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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 cell to reproduce.

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What is an allergen?

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A substance that can cause an allergic reaction.