Micro-organisms Flashcards
1
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Viruses
A
Can only reproduce inside living cells
2
Q
Viruses
A
Cause colds, ‘flu, measles, mumps and AIDS
3
Q
Bacteria
A
Are simple living cells and are found almost everywhere
4
Q
Soil bacteria
A
Break down dead plant and animal material and release their nutrients back to the soil
5
Q
Bacteria are used to
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Decay wastes
Make cheese, yogurts, insulin and silage
6
Q
Harmful bacteria cause
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Diseases
Food spoilage
Tooth decay
7
Q
Fungi
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Are used in brewing, baking, making antibiotics and some are edible
8
Q
Harmful fungi
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cause animal and plant diseases, food spoilage and are poisonous
9
Q
Biotechnology
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Is the use of living things to make useful substances
10
Q
The study of micro-organisms is
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Microbiology
