Microbes

Question 1

What are microbes

Answer 1

Anything smaller than 1 mm (example bacteria)
They are decomposers

Question 2

What are positive interactions with microbes

Answer 2

Foods like cheese, yogurt and chocolate
antibiotics and insulin
genetically modified crops

Question 3

What are negative interactions with microbes

Answer 3

Phytoplankton…aka red tide (produce toxins that can cause shellfish to be a poisonous to humans)
Pathogens can cause diseases. some can cause food poisoning, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever
Food and infrastructure (mold )

Question 4

What are pathogens

Answer 4

Pathogen is an organism causing disease to its host
can cause food poisoning, vomiting, diarrhea, or fever