Viruses and Bacteria

True or False? Bacteria are only found in dirty places.

• True

• False

Which of the following are ways that bacteria are helpful? (Check all that apply.)

• They serve as decomposers and break down materials.

• They help with digestion of food.

• They help build muscle.

• They are used in the production of some foods, such as cheese and yogurt.

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What type of asexual reproduction to bacteria use?

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True or False? Bacteria can reproduce very quickly.

• True

• False

True or False? Vaccines are commonly used to treat bacterial infections.

• True

• False

Which of the statements about bacteria is FALSE?

• Bacteria are living things.

• Bacteria contain DNA.

• Bacteria use a host cell to replicate.

• Bacteria can be both good and bad.

True or False? All bacteria can be effectively treated with antibiotics.

• True

• False

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True or False? Some bacteria use conjugation to exchange genetic material.

• True

• False

Which of the following graphs illustrates the growth of a population of bacteria?

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Which of the following are true about antibiotics. (Select all that apply.)

• You should always take an antibiotic when you are sick.

• Some bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics.

• You should stop taking a prescribed antibiotic once you feel better.

• Antibiotics kill bacteria by interrupting cell wall production.

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