Viruses and Bacteria

Unlike the cells of eukaryotes, the cells of bacteria do not have

• a nucleus
• cell walls
• flagellum
• cells

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which of the following can be helpful in treating bacterial diseases but NOT viral diseases?

• vaccines
• antibiotics
• antiviral drugs
• aspirin

Reasons that viruses are considered to be nonliving is because

• They are not cellular
• They cannot reproduce on their own
• They cannot make proteins
• all of the above

Which characteristic of prokaryotic organisms makes them different from eukaryotes?

• prokaryotes have DNA
• prokaryotes do not have chromosomes
• prokaryotes are made of cells
• prokaryotic cells do not have membrane-bound organelles

Superbugs can be prevented if people

• get rid of antibiotics
• take the antibiotics of another person
• do not follow the directions for taking prescribed antibiotics
• help people become aware of how to use antibiotics

Which organism can survive either with or without oxygen?

• heterotrophs
• autotrophs
• obligate anaerobe
• facultative anaerobe

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NGSS.HS-LS2-3

A structure that can help bacteria survive harsh conditions.

• capsids
• endospores
• pili
• DNA

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

The three possible methods of genetic recombination are...

• Transformation, translation, conjugation

• Conjugation, transformation, transduction

• Transduction, transformation, translation

• Reflection, translation, conjugation

Which of these organelles are not in a typical bacterial cell?

• Ribosome

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Cytoplasm

• Cell wall

Why is genetic recombination dangerous?

• Bacteria are turning into viruses

• Bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics

• Bacteria are dying exponentially

• Bacteria are disappearing