Bacteria vs. Viruses Vocabulary

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering the characteristics, shapes, sizes, medications, and elimination methods for bacteria and viruses based on the lecture notes.

Virus Size

The size of a virus, which ranges from $0.01-0.3\,\text{microns}$.

Bacterium Size

The size of a bacterium, which ranges from $80-750\,\text{microns}$.

Spirillum

A bacterial shape that means spiral.

Cocci

A bacterial shape that means sphere.

Bacillus

A bacterial shape that means cylinder-shaped.

Virus Replication Requirements

Requires specific tissue on a host cell.

Antibiotics

Prescription medications used against bacteria.

Antiviral Agents

Prescription medications used against viruses.

Bacteria Beneficialness

Some bacteria are beneficial, while others are harmful.

Virus Beneficialness

Viruses are not beneficial.

Elimination Techniques

Methods including sterilize, disinfect, using detergents like Rinso, and chemicals like alcohol to eliminate pathogens.