Bacteria and Viruses Flashcard

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What structure protects bacteria from drying out?

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Capsule

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What is the main topic of the essay question in the study guide?

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Why bacteria do not fill the earth

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Besides handwashing, name two other ways to limit the spread of infection.

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Covering your cough and sneezes

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Bacteria do not have a:

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Golgi apparatus

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Which kingdoms are prokaryotes classified into?

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Archaea and Bacteria

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What is the primary function of a bacterial cell wall?

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To provide structure and protection to the cell.

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What are the two main types of bacteria based on their shape?

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Cocci (spherical) and bacilli (rod-shaped).

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What is a virus?

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A microscopic infectious agent that can only replicate inside a living host cell.

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How do bacteria reproduce?

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Through a process called binary fission.

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What is the role of ribosomes in bacteria?

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To synthesize proteins.