Viruses, Bacteria, & Fungi, Oh My!
A nonliving particle dependent on host cells for replication of genetic material
Virus
An injection of a killed or weakened pathogen that helps build an organism’s immune system against specific diseases
Vaccine
A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a particular area at a particular time
Epidemic
The number of protons in the nucleus of one atom of an element
Specially designed medicines that kill and prevent the growth of bacteria
Antibiotics
Explain one way the spread of infectious diseases can best be reduced.
Vaccines
Staying home when sick
A widespread infectious disease that affects a whole country, multiple countries, or the whole world; starts as an epidemic that was not contained and stopped
Pandemic
Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals; sometimes referred to as semiconductors
Metalloids
One of the three taxonomic domains; a highly diverse group of single-celled, prokaryotic organisms
Medical professionals recommend that people get a flu shot every year because...
flu viruses change over time
Explain how an epidemic can become a pandemic
Traveling when sick
No vaccinations
No control over the initial spread
Scientific law stating that the mass of all reactants must equal the mass of all products; matter is neither created nor destroyed
Law of Conservation of Matter
Heterotrophic eukaryotes that reproduce through asexual spores, break down dead materials, and can spread disease
Fungi
AIDS, influenza, and Ebola are examples of diseases caused by microbes called...
viruses
Read the data below to determine if this situation would be considered a pandemic or epidemic and explain why.
Disease: HIV/AIDS
Death Toll: 43 million (as of 2024)
Years: 1981 - present
Location: Worldwide
This is a pandemic because the disease has spread worldwide.
A new substance with unique chemical and physical properties formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded during a chemical reaction
Compound
A microorganism or virus that can cause disease
Pathogen
Benefits of bacteria
Gut health
Skin health
Making certain foods (yogurt, bread, etc.)
Building immunity
Read the data below to determine if this situation would be considered a pandemic or epidemic and explain why.
Disease: Smallpox
Death Toll: 2 million
Years: 735 - 737
Location: Japan
This is an epidemic because it was contained in one country.
A combination of two or more substances that do not chemically combine and can be separated
Mixture