Archaea, Bacteria, Viruses Flashcards

What are micro-organisms?

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How many cell(s) are bacteria made of?

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1

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What is the difference between Archaea and Bacteria?

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Archaea -Extreme/ Bacteria -Everywhere

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Common shapes of Bacteria?

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rod, spiral, and round

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What is the difference between a Eukaryote and a Prokaryote?

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Eukaryote - Nucleus/Prokaryote - No Nucleus

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What is Prokaryote Reproduction commonly called?

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binary fission

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What is a thick-walled protective wall that helps bacteria resist harsh conditions?


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endospore

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What is a virus?


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Particle that gets inside a cell and often destroys the cell

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What are the 4 basic virus shapes?

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Crystal, Spheres, Cylinders, Phages

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A microscopic particle that CANNOT reproduce on its own.


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virus

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10
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Viruses are living organisms.

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False

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Bacteria that help break down dead material are called
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decomposers

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12
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Bacteria that get their nutrients by feeding on other organisms are called..

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consumers

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Bacteria that make their own food are called

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producers

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14
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What type of reproduction do archaea demonstrate?

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asexual

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A tick relies on another living organism for its resources. What is that living thing called?
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host

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