Bacteria & Viruses

Front

What is the term for a disease that has spread across multiple countries or continents?

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Pandemic

Front

What distinguishes bacteria from viruses in terms of living status?

Back

Bacteria are living organisms, but viruses are not.

Front

What is the role of fleas in the transmission of diseases like bubonic plague?

Back

Vector

Front

What is the best preventive measure against the flu virus?

Back

Getting a vaccination.

Front

What is a common misconception about influenza?

Back

It is the same as a cold.

Front

What is the genetic material found in bacteria?

Back

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

Front

What is the primary function of antibiotics?

Back

To kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.

Front

What is a pathogen?

Back

An organism that causes disease.

Front

What is the difference between a virus and a bacterium in terms of reproduction?

Back

Viruses require a host cell to reproduce, while bacteria can reproduce independently.

Front

What is the term for an organism that feeds on dead organic matter?

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Decomposer