Virus vs. Bacteria

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What is a host?

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An organism or a cell that the virus needs to reproduce in.

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These are single-cell organisms ______________________.

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Bacteria.

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The flu, which is caused by Influenza, is caused by a?

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Virus.

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Composed of a protein coat called a capsid which contains DNA or RNA, or never both?

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Viruses.

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Can cause diseases (making it a pathogen)

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Both Bacteria and viruses.

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What is the main difference between viruses and bacteria?

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

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What is a pathogen?

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An organism that causes disease.

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What is the structure of a virus?

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

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How do bacteria reproduce?

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Bacteria reproduce asexually through a process called binary fission.

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What is an antibiotic?

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A type of medicine that kills bacteria or inhibits their growth.