Characteristic of Life
List any 4 characteristics of life.
made of cells, uses energy, reproduces, homeostasis, responds to stim, grow and develop, adapt to environment
What type of cell is a bacterium?
prokaryote
Are viruses considered living?
No, but it is argued by some scientists
What type of bacteria causes strep throat?
streptococcus
How many bacteria are released in a sneeze?
10,000-100,000
Name a characteristic of life that your computer does NOT have.
able to reproduce, made of cells, adapts to its environment,
How many cells is a bacteria made of?
one; unicellular
What are the two parts of a virus?
capsid and DNA (RNA or nucleic acid is ok too)
What kills bacteria when you have strep throat?
antibiotics
Prokaryotic cells do NOT have a ....
nucleus
Name two characteristics of life that your computer does have.
responds to stimuli, uses energy, maintains homeostasis
flagellum
What size are viruses in comparison to bacteria?
super small to even microscopic bacteria
How does chicken pox, measles and whooping cough get transmitted?
virus through the air when people cough, sneeze, etc
What type of cell do animals, plants and fungi have?
eukaryotic
What is the science name for something that can make its own food?
Autotroph
What part of a bacteria allows it to stick to surfaces?
pili
Do antibiotics kill viruses?
No, you need antivirals
E.Coli and Salmonella can be found in what?
undercooked meat products
Is mold the same as bacteria?
Nope
What is the science name for something that eats its food?
heterotroph
How do bacteria reproduce?
binary fission/ asexual reproduction
Name 2 characteristics of life do viruses NOT have?
made of cells, use energy, reproduce on their own
What is one way to prevent some viruses?
immunizations and having a healthy immune system
How do viruses reproduce?
They inject their DNA/RNA into a host cell.