Germs Flashcards
Give an example of a disorder
Not eating properly
What is disease?
Sickness caused by germs
What germs cause most of the diseases in the world?
Bacteria, viruses and fungi
Our bodies fight tees germs when they enter our body. What do our bodies make to fight them off?
Special proteins called anti bodies
What are 2 main enemies of our food?
Bacteria & fungi
Give 2 examples of bacteria sickness & their entry point
TB through nose & mouth
Cholera through food containing it
Give 1 example of fungus & where it occurs.
Athletes foot in creases between the toes
Give 2 examples of viruses & entry point.
Cold/flu through nose or mouth.
Chickenpox through nose/mouth or hands
Give 1 example of parasites and entry point.
Mosquito through its saliva when it bites you.
What are fungi?
Tiny plants that you cannot see with seeds called spores
Give 2 examples of beneficial fungi?
It is called yeast used by bakers to make bread rise or to make antibiotics
Give 2 examples of foe fungi?
Fungal disease on plants
Fungal growths on the human body like athletes foot.
What are bacteria?
The smallest living organisms invisible to the naked eye and are everywhere.
Give 2 examples of beneficial bacteria.
Recycling of dead material.
Used in making butter, cheese & antibiotics.
What are the ideal growing conditions for bacteria & fungi?
Given warmth, water & air
