Bacteria Flashcards

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What is bacteria?

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-Bacteria are tiny, single-celled living things that can be found everywhere. Some bacteria may cause illnesses.

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What are some examples of illnesses caused by bacteria?

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  1. Typhoid
  2. Cholera
  3. H.Pylori
  4. Tuberculosis
    5.Food Poisoning
    6.Pneumonia
  5. Tetanus
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What are some uses of bacteria?

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  • 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.
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What are some of the importance of bacteria to the ENVIRONMENT?

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-They are decomposers.
-Helps in production of fuels.
-Assists in agriculture.
-Breaks down animal waste.
-Helps consume dead plants.

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