Chapter 4: Helpful Microorganisms Flashcards
What are Microscopic living creatures that are invisible to the naked eye but they make up a large part of the planet’s living material?
Microorganisms or Microbes.
How does Microorganisms or Microbes have the ability to reproduce themselves?
They have the ability to reproduce themselves with simple cells division.
Does all Microorganisms cause disease?
Most do not cause diseases.
How are Microorganisms helpful?
They are helpful in producing oxygen, providing nutrients for plants, making foods sucha as bread, cheese, wine and manufacturing drugs.
What are the useful functions that microorganisms perform in the body?
Helping with the digestion of food, producing vitamin k, detoxifying harmful chemicals and promoting development of the immune system.
How many microorganisms does the human body has for every human cell?
10 microorganisms for every human cell.
What are Probiotics?
Microorganisms in foods and supplements that provide health benefits when eaten.
What colonizes the intestines with health-boosting microorganisms, reduces cholesterol levels and boosts immune system?
Lactobacillus.
Is life without beneficial microorganisms possible?
No
