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What is the primary way that bacteria make you feel ill?
What is the primary way that bacteria make you feel ill?
- By depleting nutrients needed for normal bodily functions
- By dividing rapidly and overwhelming the body
- By directly attacking and destroying cells
- By producing toxins (poisons) that harm living tissue (correct)
Which of the following statements about viruses is true?
Which of the following statements about viruses is true?
- Viruses are much larger than bacteria
- Viruses are living cells with a nucleus
- Viruses contain both DNA and RNA inside their protein shell
- Viruses cannot be seen under an ordinary microscope (correct)
What is the primary difference between bacteria and viruses?
What is the primary difference between bacteria and viruses?
- Bacteria are visible under a microscope, while viruses are not
- Bacteria are living cells, while viruses are not (correct)
- Bacteria cause diseases, while viruses do not
- Bacteria reproduce by dividing, while viruses do not
Under ideal conditions, how frequently can bacteria reproduce?
Under ideal conditions, how frequently can bacteria reproduce?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of pathogen in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of pathogen in the text?
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What is the primary way that scientists help in the fight against diseases?
What is the primary way that scientists help in the fight against diseases?
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