Micro Biology Flashcards
1
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Bacteria
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- larger then viruses
- simple, singled-called: no nucleus
- divided into aerobes and anaerobes
- reproduce asexually
2
Q
Aerobe
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Need oxygen
3
Q
Anaerobes
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Do not need oxygen
4
Q
Asexually
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Clone (double numbers every 20 minutes)
5
Q
It order to grow bacteria
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- Food
- Water
- A Suitable Temperature
- A Suitable pH
6
Q
Soil bacteria
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Break down (decompose) dead plants and animal material to release nutrients into the soil.
7
Q
Uses of bacteria
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Decay wastes make cheese, yoghurt, insulin and silage.
8
Q
Harmful Bacteria
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Causes disease, food spoilage and tooth decay
9
Q
Fungi
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Fungal cell similar to plant cell but dies nit possess chlorophyll (is not green and can not make food)
10
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Microbiology
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Study of small living things (virus, bacteria, fungi)