Micro-organisms (Key words) Flashcards
1
Q
What does it mean to magnify something?
A
To make something appear larger than its actual size.
2
Q
What does unicellular mean?
A
Consisting of one cell.
3
Q
What does multicellular mean?
A
Consisting of many cells.
4
Q
What are vaccines?
A
Preparation of a weakened or dead form of a disease-causing micro-organism.
5
Q
What are vaccinations?
A
Use of a vaccine to prevent infection with specific diseases.
6
Q
What is pasteurisation?
A
Process of heating food or a liquid to kill any disease-causing micro-organisms that may be in it.
