Bacteria Flashcards
1
Q
What is bacteria?
A
-Bacteria are tiny, single-celled living things that can be found everywhere. Some bacteria may cause illnesses.
2
Q
What are some examples of illnesses caused by bacteria?
A
- Typhoid
- Cholera
- H.Pylori
- Tuberculosis
5.Food Poisoning
6.Pneumonia - Tetanus
3
Q
What are some uses of bacteria?
A
- Used to manufacture curative drugs.
-Used in food industries.
-Used in production of antibiotics & vaccines.
-Taking of biogas.
-Killing plant pests.
-Fermenting of food.
-Creating of ethanol.
4
Q
What are some of the importance of bacteria to the ENVIRONMENT?
A
-They are decomposers.
-Helps in production of fuels.
-Assists in agriculture.
-Breaks down animal waste.
-Helps consume dead plants.