Bacteria and Viruses

Front

What is the shape of bacteria called that are spherical?

Back

Cocci

Front

What do we call bacteria that help break down dead material in the environment?

Back

Decomposers

Front

Which type of medicine is used to treat bacterial infections?

Back

Antibiotics

Front

What is the shape of bacteria that are rod-shaped?

Back

Bacilli

Front

What is the shape of bacteria that are spiral-shaped?

Back

Spirilla

Front

What is the process called when a virus changes over time?

Back

Mutation

Front

What are the tiny organisms that can only reproduce inside a host cell?

Back

Viruses

Front

What is the main difference between bacteria and viruses?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of vaccines in relation to viruses?

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Vaccines help the immune system recognize and fight off specific viruses.

Front

What do we call bacteria that can live in extreme environments?

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Extremophiles