Common misconceptions
TRUE OR FALSE???
1. Bacteria are not living things
2. Bacteria are viruses
3. While there are both harmful and helpful bacteria, most are harmful
4. Humans are better off without bacteria
5. All E. coli bacteria are dangerous
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The truth is, all five of the above statements are FALSE! These are all common misconceptions about bacteria.
1. Bacteria are living things! They have their own set of characteristics, reproduce and are independent beings.
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2. Even though bacteria and viruses fall under the category of microbiology, they are not the same. While bacteria are living things that can reproduce on its own, viruses are not and require a host to replicate. Click here to learn more about the differences between bacteria and viruses.
3. Only a handful of bacteria are actually harmful. Most bacteria are actually beneficial to humans and take on many helpful roles. Click here to learn more about helpful bacteria!
4. Humans are most certainly not better off with bacteria. As mentioned above, because there are so many beneficial bacteria, we'd be doomed without them!
5. While there are certain E. coli that are harmful, such as the ones found in contaminated water, there are certain strains that are completely harmless.
1. Bacteria are not living things
2. Bacteria are viruses
3. While there are both harmful and helpful bacteria, most are harmful
4. Humans are better off without bacteria
5. All E. coli bacteria are dangerous
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The truth is, all five of the above statements are FALSE! These are all common misconceptions about bacteria.
1. Bacteria are living things! They have their own set of characteristics, reproduce and are independent beings.
Click here to learn more about the characteristics and reproduction methods of bacteria!
2. Even though bacteria and viruses fall under the category of microbiology, they are not the same. While bacteria are living things that can reproduce on its own, viruses are not and require a host to replicate. Click here to learn more about the differences between bacteria and viruses.
3. Only a handful of bacteria are actually harmful. Most bacteria are actually beneficial to humans and take on many helpful roles. Click here to learn more about helpful bacteria!
4. Humans are most certainly not better off with bacteria. As mentioned above, because there are so many beneficial bacteria, we'd be doomed without them!
5. While there are certain E. coli that are harmful, such as the ones found in contaminated water, there are certain strains that are completely harmless.
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