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Bacteria
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does bacteria contain a "true nucleus"? | NO |
| Is a bacteria cell smaller than most plant and animal cells? | YES |
| What are the different parts of a bacteria cell? | 1) cytoplasm 2) cell wall 3) nucleolus (contins DNA or chromatin) 4) cell membrane (skin) |
| What kingdom are bacteria in? | Monerae |
| What shapes do bacteria take? | spiral rod sphere |
| Health problems with bacteria: What are two problems that bacteria can cause in humans? | botulism salmonela |
| How does bacteria cause diseases in the body? | by interfering with your body's cells normal operation....it make you sick |
| What do doctors prescribe to kill the bad bacteria in your body? | antibiotics |
| Does bacteria reproduce slowly or quickly? | Quickly |
| What are the two ways bacteria reproduces? | asexually= mitosis binary fission |
| Can bacteria live anywhere, either hot or cold climates? | YES |
| Benefits of Bacteria Do we use bacteria to make medicines and produce other chemicals our body needs through genetic engineering? | YES |
| Benefits of Bacteria Can bateria in the ocean help combat polution? | YES, it can naturally feed on spilled oil and cleans it up. |
| What is a benefit of bacteria in our environment? | 1) it can fix nitrogen so it can be used 2) provides oxygen to the soil 3) acts as a decomposer (breaks down waste) |
| Can bacteria help other animals and plants survive? | YES, they form symbiotic partnership to help them survive. |
| What is the chemical symbol for Nitrogen? | N |
| What are the two forms of nitrogen? | Free Fixed |
| What is Free Nitrogen? | Gas that can not be used by plants or animals. |
| What is Fixed Nitrogen? | A solid that can be used. |