Questions and Answers
What approximate percent of all bacteria are harmless and can even be beneficial to humans?
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is:
What should you look at on page 12 of the book regarding bacteria?
Questions 9-12 about types of bacteria.
Bacteria grow and reproduce:
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Where do bacteria grow?
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As bacteria absorb food, each cell grows in size and divides, resulting in how many new cells?
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Bacteria that form spores can only be destroyed by using a product labeled as sporicidal through:
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Organisms that live on or obtain nutrients from another organism are known as:
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The body's ability to destroy infectious agents that enter the body is:
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Study Notes
Bacteria Overview
- Approximately 90% of all bacteria are harmless and can be beneficial to humans.
- Bacteria grow and reproduce rapidly, thriving in dark, moist environments.
Communicable Diseases
- A communicable disease is one that can be spread from one person to another.
Bacterial Growth
- When bacteria absorb food, each cell enlarges and divides, resulting in two new cells.
Bacterial Spores
- Bacteria that form spores require sterilization to be destroyed effectively; regular cleaning and disinfection methods are insufficient.
External Parasites
- Organisms that depend on other living hosts for nutrients are classified as external parasites.
Immunity
- The body's capability to neutralize infectious agents is known as immunity, a crucial aspect of health and disease prevention.
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