Micro Biology Flashcards
1
Q
Bacteria
A
Larger than viruses.
Simple,single-celled: no nucleus
Divided into aerobes and anaerobes
Reproduce asexually
2
Q
Aerobe
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Need oxygen
3
Q
Asexually
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Clone, doubles number every 20 minutes
4
Q
In order to grow bacteria
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Food
Water
A suitable temperature
A suitable ph
5
Q
Soil bacteria
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Break down (or decompose) dead plant and animal material to release nutrients into the soil
6
Q
Uses of bacteria
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Decay wastes
- Make cheese
- Yogurt
- Insulin
- Silage
7
Q
Harmful bacteria
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Causes disease food spoilage and tooth decay
8
Q
Fungi
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Fungal cell similar to plant cell but does not possess chlorophyll
(Is not green and cannot make food
9
Q
Microbiology
A
The study of small living things
Virus,bacteria and fungi
