BACTERIA! BACTERIA! BACTERIA!

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What are bacteria?

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Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that can be found in various environments. They are prokaryotic, meaning they lack a nucleus.

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How do bacteria reproduce?

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Bacteria reproduce asexually through a process called binary fission, resulting in two identical daughter cells.

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What is the structure that protects bacteria?

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The cell wall provides protection to bacteria and helps maintain their shape.

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Where can bacteria be found?

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Bacteria are found almost everywhere, including in soil, water, and even inside the human body.

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What shape can bacteria have?

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Bacteria can have different shapes, including coccus (spherical), bacillus (rod-shaped), and spirillium (spiral-shaped).

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What is the function of the bacterial cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the bacterial cell.

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What is a beneficial role of bacteria?

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Bacteria play essential roles in processes like decomposition, nitrogen fixation, and digestion in the human gut.

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What is an example of harmful bacteria?

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An example of harmful bacteria is Escherichia coli (E. coli), which can cause food poisoning.

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What is the difference between bacteria and viruses?

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Bacteria are living organisms that can reproduce on their own, while viruses are not considered living and require a host to replicate.

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What is antibiotic resistance?

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Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria evolve and become resistant to the effects of medications that once killed them.