pathogen reproduction

• viral reproduction

  • virus hijack cells to make more virus
  • the cell does not function normally + virus inserts its own DNA
  • the virus bursts/kills the cell (which makes you fell unwell)
• bacterial reproduction

  • binary fission (clone duplication)
  • produce harmful toxins
  • more bacteria = more toxins
• why cant we use antibiotics for viruses?

  because the viruses are found inside the cells where the antibiotics cannot enter
• how to stop bacteria from spreading

  • use substances that inhibit bacterial growth
  • natural substances: garlic, lemon juice
  • artificial substances: disinfectant, hand gel
  • antibiotics: kills only bacteria cells