Ch 2 REVIEW - Bacteria, Virus, Protist, & Fungi

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What is the process by which bacteria reproduce?

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Binary fission is the process by which bacteria reproduce, where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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Which of the following microbes is the largest?

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Protist is the largest among bacteria, viruses, and protists.

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Which kingdom consists of unicellular organisms?

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The kingdom Protista consists of unicellular organisms.

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What diseases are caused by viruses?

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Diseases such as smallpox, yellow fever, polio, Ebola, and influenza are caused by viruses.

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What are the tiny hair-like structures around a paramecium called?

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The tiny hair-like structures around a paramecium are called cilia.

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What is a virus?

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A virus is a microscopic infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

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What is the main difference between bacteria and viruses?

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Bacteria are single-celled organisms that can live independently, while viruses require a host cell to replicate.

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What role do fungi play in the ecosystem?

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Fungi decompose organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the function of flagella in protists?

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Flagella are whip-like structures that help protists move through their environment.

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What is a common characteristic of all protists?

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All protists are eukaryotic organisms, meaning they have a nucleus.