Biology Viruses and Bacteria

Used to prevent the spread of a virus

• vaccines

• antibiotics

• Aspirin

Bacteria come in which of the following shapes?

• rod, cone, spiral

• rod, sphere, spiral

• rod, sphere, cone

What do viruses need to reproduce?

• More viruses

• A host cell

• Bacteria

Which of the following is a viral infection?

• salmonella (food poisoning)

• influenza (Flu)

• strep throat (streptococcus)

A disease causing microorganism

• Pathogen

• Mutation

• Antibody

The common cold is caused by a

• Bacteria

• Virus

Structure on bacteria used to stick to other bacteria or other surfaces.

• cilia

• flagellum

• Pili

Bacteria that use oxygen

• Aerobic

• anaerobic

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Bacteria are important to the environment because that break down waste materials. They are called _.

• Decomposers

• Heterotrophs

• Autotrophs

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Can a virus be cured with antibiotics?

• yes

• no