Bacteria and Viruses

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What is the function of the spleen in the lymphatic system?

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The spleen filters foreign material from blood and destroys old red blood cells.

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What is the primary characteristic of all viruses?

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All viruses are considered non-living.

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Where can bacteria be found?

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Bacteria are found everywhere.

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What is phagocytosis?

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Phagocytosis is the process by which a cell engulfs particles or pathogens.

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What is the lytic cycle?

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The lytic cycle is a viral replication process that results in the destruction of the host cell.

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What is the lysogenic cycle?

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The lysogenic cycle is a viral replication process where the virus integrates its genetic material into the host cell's DNA.

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What are lymph nodes?

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Lymph nodes are small structures that filter lymph and are key components of the immune system.

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What is the role of antibodies?

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Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.

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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 the difference between bacteria and viruses?

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Bacteria are single-celled living organisms, while viruses are non-living entities that require a host to replicate.