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bacteria


sing. bacterium	1
Microorganisms made up of a single cell that has no distinct nucleus. Bacteria reproduce by fission or by forming spores.	2
‡ Some bacteria are beneficial to humans (for example, those that live in the stomach and aid digestion), and some are harmful (for example, those that cause disease).	3

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