Introducing microbes Flashcards
Name the 4 types of microbes
Bacteria, fungi, protists and virus
How big is bacteria?
1-5 micrometers long
Name the shapes of bacterial cells
Rods, spheres, spirals
Name the things bacteria has
Cell wall, chromosome, flagellum, cell membrane and plasmid
What is yeast?
Yeast is a fungi that is single celled
What is bread mould?
Made of threads with many cells
Name another fungus besides yeast and bread mould
Mushroom and toadstools
Why are fungi important?
Decompose in eco systems, baking bread, brewing, making cheese and yogurt
How can you see viruses?
Electron microscope
How big are viruses?
0.2-0.4 micrometers long
Where are viruses able to reproduce?
Inside other living cells, makes them more like chemicals
What are some examples of protists?
Singled celled algae, seaweed, kelp and single celled animals
