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Viruses and Bacteria
Question | Answer |
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Are viruses alive? | No |
Are bacteria alive? | Yes |
What is the genetic material in a virus? | RNA or DNA |
What is the genetic material in a bacteria? | DNA |
How does a virus reproduce? | In a host cell |
How does a bacteria reproduce? | Asexual or sexual reproduction |
How do you treat a virus like Ebola? | Blood transfusions and IVs |
How do you treat bacteria? | Anti-biotics |
What is the outer covering of a virus? | Capsid |
How big is a virus? | 1 billionth of a meter |
How big is a bacteria? | 1 millionth of a meter |
How do you prevent a virus infection? | Vaccine |
How do you prevent a bacteria infection? | Wash hands |