2-1 Flashcards
1
Q
MO(s) are ubiquitous, what does that mean?
A
They are EVERYWHERE
2
Q
what is a non-pathogenic microorganism?
A
MO that does not cause disease or harm
don’t reside in host
3
Q
what is a pathogenic microorganism?
A
MO that does cause disease or harm
reside in host
4
Q
what is an opportunistic pathogen?
A
able, when given the opportunity cause harm
5
Q
what is a host?
A
place were MO(s) can reside most MO(s) are free living
6
Q
what is a reservoir?
A
a place with potential source of infection
water source
(pool, puddle, garbage can)
7
Q
what is a microorganism?
A
an organism that can not be seen with naked eye
8
Q
what is a saprophyte?
A
MO that decompose organic matter
9
Q
what is mutualism?
A
microbe benefits their host
10
Q
what is commensals?
A
where microbes benefit, but have no effect on their host
