Viruses & Bacteria

Front

Two bacteria produced by binary fission will be genetically identical to each other.

Back

True

Front

A small circular strand of DNA found in bacteria is called a __________.

Back

Plasmid

Front

Bacteria are prokaryotes, meaning they __________.

Back

lack a nucleus

Front

Strep throat is caused by __________.

Back

bacteria

Front

Can be prevented with vaccines: Bacteria, Viruses, or Both?

Back

Viruses

Front

What is the primary structure that protects bacterial cells?

Back

Cell wall

Front

What is the process by which bacteria reproduce asexually?

Back

Binary fission

Front

What type of organism is a virus?

Back

A non-living infectious agent that requires a host to replicate.

Front

What is the main difference between bacteria and viruses?

Back

Bacteria are living cells; viruses are not cells and cannot reproduce on their own.

Front

What is an antibiotic?

Back

A medication that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria.