Microbes & Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What does the word ‘pathogen’ mean?
A
A microbe that can cause disease
2
Q
Order bacteria, viruses and fungi from smallest to largest.
A
Viruses < Bacteria < Fungi
3
Q
True or false: viruses are classed as living things.
A
False
4
Q
Name a disease caused by a virus.
A
Measles, influenza, HIV
5
Q
True or false: lactobacillus is used to make bread.
A
False - it is used in the production of yoghurt
6
Q
True or false? Salmonella is a pathogen.
A
True.
