Bacteria Structures
Cytosol
Where bacteria DNA is stored
Two structures of a virus
Protein coat (Caspid) and DNA
One of the most effective ways to avoid becoming ill
Handwashing
Round bacteria are called
Cocci
How many minutes does it take for one bacteria to become two bacteria
20
Plasmids
Pieces of Bacterial DNA separate from the chromosomes
Are viruses cells?
No
What is a vaccine
A dead or weakened virus
Spiral Bacteria are called
Spirillium
Binary Fission
Ribosomes
What must a virus have to replicate itself? (Can it replicate on its own)
It must have a host cell
What is the purpose of a vaccine
To teach your body how to respond to and fight off a virus
Rod shaped bacteria are called
Bacillus
The name for multiple bacteria growing together (HINT: we will see them in a petri dish)
Colonies
Capsule
Outer layer that is used for protection
What does a virus infect inside of it's host cell
Can you see viruses under a light microscope
No!
Bacteria that live in extreme conditions
Archaea Bacteria
5 sextillion
Flagella
Whip like tail used for movement
True or False: Viruses can remain latent for years before they become active
True
How do scientists view viruses
Archaea do not have this molecule in their cell walls --
Peptidoglycan
What is in the petri dish where we will grow bacteria
Agar (Bacteria "food")