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Viruses are made of nucleic acid and protein.  Bacteria usually have nucleic acid, protein, carbohydrates, and lipids.  What are prions made of?(one word answer) _______

BONUS:  viruses have two types of cycles.  In one, they integrate with the cellular DNA and can go dormant.  Each time the cell replicates, it passes on the viral DNA to the daughter cells.  What cycle is this?

Match the correct E. coli with its defining characteristic.  

Botulism and tetanus symptoms are both caused by potent neurotoxins.  Explain, in simple terms, what each neurotoxin does to the body.1.  Botulinum toxin:2.   Tetanospasmin:

Match the mode of transmission with the appropriate example.  

There are many examples of symbiotic relationships with microorganisms in nature, where both the organism and the microorganism benefit from the association.  Name one type.

BONUS question.  Match the bacteria with whether it is Gram positive or Gram negative.

While going through the diseases, I have shared many interesting histories with you.  Choose ONE.  Explain what happened (2 pts) and why it was (or was not!) interesting to you (2 pts).

Match the following methods of microbial control with how they work to inhibit or kill microbes.  Use each one once. 

A virus that infects bacteria is called a  _______