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Bacteria and Viruses

Delve into the world of bacteria and viruses, understanding their classification, shapes, reproduction methods, and impact on human health. Discover the roles of good and bad bacteria, as well as the classification and reproduction of viruses.

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Bacteria and Viruses

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  1. Bacteria and Viruses Our Microscopic World

  2. BACTERIA • smallest, simplest organism, unicellular • Most abundant organism • Prokaryotic cell…very simple, NO nucleus, ribosomes, cytoplasm, circular DNA, cell membrane, some have cell walls

  3. BACTERIA CLASSIFICATION Archaebacteria • “old” bacteria • Found in inhospitable conditions • Three types 1. Heat lovers…found in hot springs, paint pots, ocean vents 2. Methane makers…found in swamps 3. Salt lovers…found in high salt environments…ie: Dead Sea Eubacteria • Most common • Found everywhere • Grouped by how obtain food 1. producers…make own food 2. decomposers…consumer that breaks down matter to obtain nutrients 3. parasites…consumer that obtain nutrients by feeding off other organisms

  4. SHAPES 1. COCCI…Sphere shaped 2. BACILLI…bar shaped 3. SPIRILLA…spiral shaped

  5. Bactria Reproduction… Binary Fission Bacteria reproduce in a process called BINARY FISSION 1. Cell grows larger 2. DNA replicates and attaches to the cell membrane 3. The DNA and its copy separate as the cell grows larger 4. The cell splits in two. * each new cell contains identical DNA

  6. For MOST bacteria…Ideal conditions for reproduction are warm and moist. When conditions are not ideal, some will survive by forming and ENDOSPORE, a hard protective covering. Many bacteria can survive boiling, freezing, and extremely dry conditions. When conditions become favorable again, endospores can break open and bacteria can become active again.

  7. Good Bacteria Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria… takes nitrogen from the air and change it to a useable form plants can use Decomposing Bacteria… breaks down dead matter so nutrients are available for new plants Bioremediation… bacteria converts pollution into harmless chemicals … used to clean up wastes, oil spills and remove toxins from soils

  8. Good Bacteria…continued Genetically Engineered Bacteria… To produce… medicine, insecticides, cleaners, adhesives and some foods Medicines such as… • ANTIBIOTICS…chemicals used to kill bacteria and other microorganisms • INSULIN so diabetics are able to process sugars and carbohydrates Foods… (BLANK) to help make some sausage, some dairy products (cheese/yogurt/cottage cheese, etc), pickles

  9. Bad Bacteria Pathogenic Bacteria (Cause disease) • They invade the host and obtain nutrients from the host, weakening the host and causing damage to the host • Most can be treated with ANTIBIOTICS Human Diseases caused by Bacteria… cavities, ear infections, strep throat, food poisoning Can cause disease in animals but also in plants, protists, fungi and other bacteria!

  10. VIRUSES Particles that imitate life…

  11. VIRUSES • Microscopic particle that invades a cell, often destroying it • Found everywhere • Many diseases are caused by viruses • Contains a protein and nucleic acid (genetic material) • DO NOT eat, grow, use air • Can only reproduce with HELP from a host • The are NOT living!

  12. VIRUS CLASSIFICATION Viruses are classified in many ways… • Type of disease • Life cycle • Type of genetic material • Shape

  13. Virus Shapes Crystal…ex: polio virus Spherical…ex: influenza, HIV Cylinder…ex: tobacco mosaic virus Spacecraft…ex: bacteriophage

  14. VIRAL REPRODUCTION Viruses MUST have a host to reproduce The reproduction process is the LYTIC CYCLE A. Virus finds a host cell B. Virus enters cell OR DNA is injected into cell C. Virus’ DNA takes over control of the cell D. Cell produces new viruses E. New viruses break out of the cell and invade other cells

  15. Diseases Caused by Viruses • Common cold • Influenza • Polio • Chicken pox • Measles • Mumps

  16. VACCINES Vaccines are used to build up an individual’s immune system by… 1. Inject a weakened or “dead” virus into the body (the shot) • The body’s immune system recognizes the invader and begins to build up antibodies (an army) to fight the virus • The body’s immune system is able to build up the antibodies to fight the virus because the virus is not very strong. 4. The next time the virus in introduced into the body, the body recognizes the virus and already has the antibodies (army) to fight the virus. Common vaccines: polio, measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), influenza, chicken pox, hepatitis

  17. Infectious vs Non-infectious Non-infectious Disease…a disease that is not transmitted from person to person Infectious Disease…a disease that is caused by a pathogen (bacteria, virus, fungus, protist) can generally be transferred from person to person

  18. Protists • Microscopic organisms • Found commonly in pond water • Cause dysentery • Don’t drink water from Mexico

  19. Fungi • Cause fungal infections • Yeast infections • Athletes foot

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