Bacteria
These single-celled organisms can be shaped like rods, spheres, or spirals.
Bacteria
Unlike bacteria, viruses need this to reproduce.
host cell
Yeast and mold are both examples of this type of organism.
fungi
This pathogen is an animal or plant that survives on or within a host organism
Parasites
This superhero’s catchphrase is “I am Iron Man.”
Tony Stark
Bacteria are _____________ in the food chain, which attack dead animals and break them down
decomposers
This retrovirus attacks the immune system, leading to AIDS.
HIV
This fungal infection affects the mouth and is common in babies and immunocompromised people.
thrush
These are two animals are examples of parasites
Mosquitoes and ticks
This Marvel team includes Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, and Hulk.
Avengers
This is type of bacterial disease can paralyze the muscles of a person
tetanus
The genetic material of a virus can be either DNA or this.
RNA
Type of fungus found in the foot
athletes foot
Like fungi, Parasites can be both
single or multicellular
This metal, found only in Wakanda, makes up Captain America’s shield and Black Panther’s suit.
Vibranium
The best way to prevent bacterial infection is by taking
antibiotics
This can slow down some infections, and your immune system works to destroy the virus naturally over time.
Antiviral medicines
Fungi grow best in
dark, moist places
How do parasites take the nutrients from the host?
By attaching to the host and sucking its blood.
This Marvel sorcerer protects Earth from mystical threats and uses the Eye of Agamotto.
Doctor Strange
his is how bacteria are killed during the processing of milk
pasteurization
During this cycle, the virus attaches to a healthy cell, injects its genetic material, and forces the cell to make many new viruses
Lytic Cycle
fungi are more closely related to
animals
This is a microscopic, one-celled organisms that can be parasitic.
Protozoa
This star-spangled Avenger was frozen in ice for decades before joining the fight against Hydra.
Captain America