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Bacteria and Viruses
Biology - Bacteria and Viruses Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| nucleus | A structure inside an animal cell where DNA is stored. |
| DNA | Genetic material that holds information for making more cells. |
| bacteria | A type of single-celled organism found almost everywhere on Earth. |
| colony | A group of bacteria growing together. |
| virus | A nonliving protective shell with genetic material inside of it. |
| antibiotic | A medicine that is used to treat bacterial infections. |
| white blood cells | A cell of the human immune system that helps to fight against infection. |
| vaccine | A medicine that helps prepare the immune system to fight infection. |
| microbiologist | A scientist who studies micro-organisms like bacteria. |
| incubator | A machine scientists use to grow and study bacteria. |
| touching | A common way for viruses to spread. |
| everywhere | Where you find bacteria. |
| why antibiotics are used for bacteria infections | Antibiotics only kill bacteria and do not work against viruses. |
| wash hands often | Ways to prevent sicknesses from being spread |