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When humans manipulate the genes of microotganisms the process is called?

Genetic engineering. It involves modifying the genetic material of an organism by adding, removing, or changing specific genes to produce desired characteristics. This can be done to create organisms with useful traits, such as increased disease resistance or improved nutrient production.


What are the differences between virus and bacteria?

Viruses are smaller than bacteria and require a host cell to reproduce, while bacteria are single-celled organisms capable of independent growth. Viruses cause infections by invading host cells and hijacking their machinery, while bacteria can cause infections by releasing toxins or multiplying in the host's tissues. Antibiotics can treat bacterial infections but are not effective against viruses.


What disease can kill you in 2 weeks?

There are several diseases that can progress rapidly and potentially lead to death within two weeks, such as untreated meningitis, severe sepsis, or acute leukemia. Timely medical intervention is crucial in these cases to maximize chances of survival.


How many syllable are in the word disease?

There are 2 syllables in the word disease. dis.ease I hope I helped. Have a great day!!


What are 2 ways bacteria can make disease?

Bacteria can cause disease by producing toxins that harm the host's cells or by directly invading and damaging host tissues. Additionally, some bacteria can trigger an excessive immune response that leads to inflammation and tissue damage.

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How is pagets disease caused?

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What does poor hygiene cause?

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What does the word infected mean?

1. Containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms 2. Communicate a disease to 3. Contaminate with a disease or microorganism 4. Corrupt with ideas or an ideology 5. Affect in a contagious way


What are the two ways to treat an infectious diseases?

1. reduce effects of disease 2. kill the cause of disease


Microscopic single celled organism that has no defined memebrane bound nucleus would fit into which 2 kingdoms?

The microscopic single-celled organism without a defined membrane-bound nucleus would fit into the kingdoms Bacteria and Archaea. These organisms are known as prokaryotes and lack a true nucleus, making them distinct from eukaryotic organisms found in the kingdom Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.


2 ways bacteria is harmful to humans?

They can cause diseases. Another way is that they can invade organisms.


2 ways in which white blood cells destroy disease-causing micro organisms?

antibodies in the blood kill pathogens in the blood


What are protozoans?

Protozoans are unicellular, single celled micro organisms. Usually by themselves, but they sometimes form colonies. These organism get their food from their surroundings, and tend to live in a marine environment or fresh water. The official definition of the word protozoans is "a single-celled microscopic animal of a group of phyla of the kingdom Protista, such as an ameba, flagellate, ciliate, or sporozoan."