Microbes And Health Flashcards
1
Q
Three main types of microorganisms.
A
Bacteria, viruses and fungi
2
Q
What is the smallest of the three microorganisms?
A
Viruses
3
Q
What is the largest of the microorganisms?
A
Fungi
4
Q
What is the cell wall of bacteria made of
A
Peptidoglyuan
5
Q
What is the cell wall of fungi made of?
A
Chitin
6
Q
What is the cell wall of a virus made of?
A
Protein
7
Q
Name a disease caused by bacteria.
A
Salmonella, TB, typhoid, cholera, Chlamydia etc.
8
Q
Name a disease caused by fungi.
A
Thrush, athlete’s foot etc.
9
Q
Name a disease caused by viruses.
A
HIV, HPV, influenza, common cold, COVID, measles, chicken pox , monkey pox etc.
