Biotechnology and Micro-Organisms Flashcards
1
Q
What is biotechnology
A
The use of living things or parts of living things to make products
2
Q
Biotechnology in science
A
Antibiotics
Hormones (insulin)
Vaccines
3
Q
Uses of biotechnology in industry
A
Brewing
Cheese making
Baking yogurts
Bio-fuel
4
Q
3 types of micro-organisms
A
Bacteria
Fungi
Viruses
5
Q
Viruses
A
Smallest micro-organism
Cannot reproduce
Controlled using antibiotics produced by WBC
6
Q
Viruses examples
A
Flu AIDS Measles Cold sores Common cold
7
Q
Fungi
A
Don’t contain chlorophyll- cannot make own food
Useful in decay, can be eaten and used in food production
Cause disease and may be poisonous
8
Q
Decomposer
A
An organism that breaks down dead plants or animals
