Bacteria

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What is the primary treatment for bacterial infections such as streptococcus?

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Take antibiotics.

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Can bacteria be used in food production?

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Yes, bacteria can be used to make foods such as yogurt and cheese.

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What is the shape of coccus bacteria?

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Coccus bacteria are spherical in shape.

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Are bacteria classified as good, bad, or both?

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Both; bacteria can be beneficial and harmful.

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What is the significance of bacteria in the history of life on Earth?

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Bacteria are thought to be some of the oldest living organisms on Earth.

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What are the two main categories of bacteria based on their shape?

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Cocci (spherical) and bacilli (rod-shaped).

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What role do bacteria play in the human gut?

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Bacteria help in digestion and maintaining gut health.

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What is the process by which bacteria reproduce?

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Bacteria reproduce asexually through binary fission.

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What is an antibiotic?

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An antibiotic is a type of medication used to treat bacterial infections.

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How do bacteria contribute to the nitrogen cycle?

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Certain bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into forms usable by plants.