Different types of microbes and how they function Flashcards by Jemma MUTTON

Q

what does bacteria do?

A

breaks down organic matter, helps digest food, causes disease

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what is bacteria used in?

A

food production

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what do viruses do?

A

infect cells to reproduce, cause diseases

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viruses are not…

A

alive outside of a host

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Q

what is yeast used in?

A

in baking and brewing

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what can yeast cause?

A

infections

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what does fungi do?

A

decompose organic matter

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what can fungi cause?

A

diseases

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fungi forms…

A

symbiotic relationships with plants

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What does protoza do?

A

decomposes organic matter

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what can protoza cause?

A

disease

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Q

what does protoza help with?

A

disease

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Q

where does archaea live?

A

in extreme environments

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what does archaea produce?

A

methane

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what does algae produce?

A

algae produces oxygen through photosynthesis

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what does algae serve as?

A

the base of aquatic food chains

Q

what can algae cause?

A

harmful blooms