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Bacteria and Viruses
Biology - Bacteria and Viruses Vocab
Term | Definition |
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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 |