Warm-up: 12/13: Bacteria vs Viruses

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What can be prevented with a vaccine?

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Virus

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What do antibiotics work against?

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Bacteria

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What causes influenza?

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Virus

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What type of cell is bacteria made of?

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Prokaryotic cell

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What is the term for a virus changing over time?

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Mutation

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

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What is the basic structure of a virus?

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A virus consists of genetic material (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat.

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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 are not cells and require a host to replicate.

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Can bacteria reproduce on their own?

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Yes, bacteria can reproduce independently through a process called binary fission.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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What is a common disease caused by bacteria?

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Strep throat is a common disease caused by bacteria.

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What is a common disease caused by a virus?

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The common cold is a common disease caused by a virus.