Micro - Biology Flashcards
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Microbiology
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The study of small living things.
-Viruses, Bacteria, Fungi.
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Bacteria
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Larger than viruses.
Simple single cells, no nucleus
Divided into aerobes and anaerobes.
Reproduce A-Sexually.
3
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Aerobe
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Need Oxygen
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Anaerobes
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Do not need oxygen
5
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Asexually
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Clone. Double num ears every 20 minutes
6
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In order to grow bacteria
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Food
Water
A suitable temperature
A suitable PH
7
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Soil bacteria
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Break down (decompose) dead plant and animal material to release nutrients into the soil
8
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Uses of bacteria
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Decay wastes, make cheese, yogurt, insulin and silage
9
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Harmful Bacteria
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Cause disease, food spoilage and tooth decay
10
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Fungi
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Fungi cell similar to plant cell it does not posses chlorophyll (is not green and cannot make food)
