Microbes & Disease Flashcards

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What does the word ‘pathogen’ mean?

A

A microbe that can cause disease

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2
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Order bacteria, viruses and fungi from smallest to largest.

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Viruses < Bacteria < Fungi

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True or false: viruses are classed as living things.

A

False

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4
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Name a disease caused by a virus.

A

Measles, influenza, HIV

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True or false: lactobacillus is used to make bread.

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False - it is used in the production of yoghurt

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True or false? Salmonella is a pathogen.

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True.

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