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defined:
A single-celled organism. Bacteria are found throughout nature and can be beneficial or pathogenic.
explained:
Listen to a detailed explanation. (Requires the free RealPlayer download) Dr. Richard Morgan, formerly of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Clinical Gene Therapy Branch, defines bacteria.
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