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Microbes: Health and Disease Flashcards

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What is a communicable disease?

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A disease that can be transmitted from one person to another.

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What is a non-communicable disease?

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A disease that can not be transmitted from one person to another

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What are some examples of communicable diseases?

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Measles, mumps, influenza, rubella, malaria etc.

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What are some examples of non-communicable diseases?

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Cancer, heart attack, stroke, diabetes asthma etc,

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What are microbes?

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Very small living things that can only be seen with a microscope

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What are dangerous microbes called?

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Pathogens

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What are the 3 classes of microbes?

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Viruses, bacteria and fungi

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How is a virus structured?

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A head capsule which contains DNA and a long tail with an end plate attached

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Why are viruses dangerous?

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They cause many diseases including all flu, chicken pox, mumps and AIDS.

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Why can’t you be immune to the flu?

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Because flu viruses can change into many different forms

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Why can viruses be useful?

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Because they can be used in genetic engineering and vaccines

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What is the structure of cocci like?

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Spherical

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What is the structure of bacilli like?

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They are rod shaped

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What is the structure of spirochetes like?

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Spirals

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What is the function of a flagelllum?

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It allows them to move

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Why are bacteria dangerous?

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They are responsible for many illnesses including MRSA, salmonella and TB. They also cause food to go off

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What are bacterial infections treated with?

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Antibiotics

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What are some uses of bacteria?

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For the production of yoghurt, treating sewage and genetic engineering

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What is the structure of fungi like?

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They have a spore case and a network of threads

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What is the structure of fungi called?

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A mycelium

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Why is fungi dangerous?

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They are responsible for athlete’s foot, ringworm and thrush. They can also spoil food

22
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Which is the best known fungus?

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Yeast

23
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What industries is fungi used in?

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Cheese, baking and brewing industries

24
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What are harmful microbes called?

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Pathogens

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How are pathogens spread?

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Through direct contact, indirect contact, air and water.

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