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Microbiology--the study of tiny living organisms

Bacteria--small, prokaryotic unicellular organisms that are found everywhere.

Virus--smaller than bacteria, made of genetic information and a protein. Cannot carry on life processes without a host.

Antibodies--a protein produced by your body that attaches to the antigen on a virus, bacteria, etc.

Antibiotics--medicine given to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.

Vaccine--medicine used to stimulate the antibodies to a certain disease. Given BEFORE getting the disease.

Toxin--a poison produced by a bacteria cell that can kill surrounding cells.