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Chapter 4 Quiz
Matching
Match each item with the best statement below. An answer may be used more than once, or not at all. (1 point each) a. problem caused by bacteria c. helpful bacteria b. problem caused by viruses d. helpful viruses _____ 1. flavors food _____ 2. human digestion _____ 3. anthrax _____ 4. cold sores, measles, polio, AIDS _____ 5. decomposition of dead organisms _____ 6. the curse of King Tuts tomb

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. (1 point each) _____ 7. Bacteria reproduce by _____. a. chains b. fission

c. spores d. colonies

_____ 8. Viruses consist of a protein coat around (a) _____. a. cell c. DNA or RNA b. nucleus d. chloroplast _____ 9. Which of the following is NOT a common shape of bacteria? a. round c. spiral b. cylindrical d. rod _____ 10. When growing conditions are not right, many bacteria form _____. a. antibodies c. buds b. acid d. endospores _____ 11. The common cold is caused by _____. a. bacteria b. vaccines c. viruses d. antibiotics

_____ 12. Developing new forms of bacteria to produce useful products is an example of _____. a. photosynthesis c. biotechnology b. reproduction d. interferon _____ 13. A vaccine against a specific virus is usually made from _____. a. bacteria c. dead or weakened viruses b. chemicals d. interferon _____ 14. Vaccines cause the body to make _____. a. antibodies c. food b. interferon d. more of a certain virus type

Short Answer
Answer each question completely. Full sentences are not required. 15. List three factors that affect the growth of bacteria, and describe how they affect growth. (6 points)

16. Describe three differences between bacteria and viruses. (3 points)

17. Whats wrong with the following experimental setup (assume the plate was streaked evenly with bacteria)? (2 points)

18. Bonus: What is the name of the kingdom in which bacteria are found? (1 point)