Bacteria
Bacteria Reproduces by
Binary Fission
A virus that remains inactive inside a host cell is called a(n) _______ virus
Latent
What is an organism that feeds on nonliving organic matter?
Saprophyte
Why is decomposition important?
It breaks down dead organic matter so that the organic matter will not build up. It also allows nutrients to re-enter the food chain and be used again
The scientific term for a spherical bacteria is
Coccus (ka-kiss)
What are two things that can help your body defend itself against a virus?
Good hygiene and vaccinations
The long thin filaments that make up fungi are called ______________
Hyphae (hi-phee)
Source of food (used in cheese, yogurt, chocolate)
All bacteria have a
Cell membrane
Viruses lack a true nucleus (true or false)
True
All fungi produce _____________
Spores
What are the two primary decomposer organisms?
Bacteria and fungi
Two kingdoms that contain prokaryotic organisms are
Eubacteria and Archaebacteria
What are 2 human viral diseases?
AIDS/HIV, chicken pox, colds, cold sores
The rootlike structures in fungi are called ___________
Rhizoids
Fungi ________ food outside their cells and then absorb _________ food.
Digest/Digested
Some bacteria have _________ to help them move
Flagella
Are viruses living organisms? (explain your answer)
No (viruses are not cells and cannot reproduce on their own-therefore, they are not living organisms)
When fungi combine with _________, lichens form
Algae
Bacteria started in the beginning of Creation... God says in Genesis 1:31 "everything that was made was very good"...how and when did bacteria turn from being all good and helpful to also harmful? (explain)
The problems with bacteria are a result of sin that began in the garden