Biology discussion week 10

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Required Textbook: Biology, The unity and Diversity of Life, Starr and Taggart, 15th edition

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl-3r8Gid90

After reading chapters 20, 21,22 and 23 and reviewing the accompanying lecture power point slides, and watching one of the video on Ebola outbreak link below respond to any three of the questions below and formulate a well-written and detailed answers for your post. Answers should be in the range of 100 - 150 words. Short incomplete sentence responses will not earn full points. I also look for quality (accuracy, originality, and analysis with opinions and examples and specific page references in textbook) within your answers. Responses to Instructor’s discussion board questions after the due date will not be accepted for gradesThis week's questions are: Video Link TED TALK- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl-3r8Gid90

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRB21VDz3Zo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2ngpKBPfF8

1)Describe the structure of a virus and how the reproduction and life cycle of a bacteriophage compares to that of a bacteria cell.

2)Identify the similarities and differences in cell wall structure of a gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. In what ways are prokaryotic cells beneficial and harmful to humans and the environment.

3)Describe how the algea and protozoa are similar and how they differ from each other. What roles played by each of these groups in nature is(are) beneficial or harmful to humans? What are the unique features used to classify and categorize the group protozoa?

4) How are the group fungi different from the plants in structure, their nutrition and ecological role?

5) Discuss your view and understanding of the issues presented by any of the video links you watched as it relates to bacteriophage, Ebola virus outbreak/disease and or bacteria as superbugs resisting many antibiotics of today..