Micro-organisms Flashcards
1
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Viruses
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Can only reproduce inside living cells-they all cause disease
2
Q
Bacteria
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Are simple living cells and are found almost everywhere
3
Q
Soil bacteria
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Break down(decompose) dead plant and animal material and release their nutrients back to the soil
4
Q
Bacteria are used to
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Decay wastes, and to make cheese, yogurt, insulin and silage
5
Q
Harmful bacteria
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Cause diseases, food spoilage and tooth decay
6
Q
Fungi
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Are used in brewing, baking, making antibiotics and some are edible
7
Q
Harmful fungi
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Cause animal and plant diseases, food spoilage and are poisonous
8
Q
Biotechnology
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Is the use of living things (micro organisms) to make useful substances
Eg. Biotechnology to make cheese yeast and alcohol
9
Q
Microbiology
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Is the study of micro organisms- viruses, bacteria, fungi
