FINAL microbiology Flashcards
1
Q
What are pathogens?
A
disease producing microorganisms
2
Q
Beneficial effects of microorganism
A
BIOREMEDIATION- use of microbes to clean up industrial wastes and other pollutants
- plays vital roles in elemental cycles i.e.-N2 fixing bacteria
3
Q
Harmful effects of microorganisms.
A
opportunistic pathogens cause infection under certain conditions i.e. Ecoli
4
Q
Major groups of microbes.
A
Bacteria, Archea, Fungi, Algea, Protozoa, Viruses
