Lesson Three - Microlife Flashcards
Are germs living things?
Yes. Germs are types of harmful microbes. They grow, develop, reproduce and die.
What are microbes?
They are tiny and only visible through the lenses of microscopes.
Most microbes are…
Bacteria! the smallest living organisms on earth.
Microbes are not…
plants or animals, they are a separate form of life!
Where do microbes survive?
Bacteria survive and grow in warm, moist conditions. They have been found to survive in some of the most extreme environments on Earth!
What are superbugs?
Superbugs are created when microbes, such as bacteria, change after being exposed to antibiotic drugs. They are one of the greatest threats in the world to humans.
Some vocabulary for this lesson…
bacteria, microbes, microorganisms, germs, environment
