Microbiology

Question 1

Microbiology

Answer 1

The study of micro-organisms - viruses, bacteria and fungi

Question 2

Viruses

Answer 2

Can only reproduce inside living cells - they all cause disease. They cause colds, flu, measles, mumps and AIDS.

Question 3

Bacteria

Answer 3

Simple living cells and are found almost everywhere. They are used to decay wastes and to make cheese, yoghurt, insulin and silage.

Question 4

Soil bacteria

Answer 4

Break down (decompose) dead plant and animal material and release their nutrients back to the soil.

Question 5

Harmful bacteria

Answer 5

Cause diseases, food spoilage and tooth decay.

Question 6

Fungi

Answer 6

Used in brewing, baking, making antibiotics and some are edible.

Question 7

Harmful fungi

Answer 7

Cause animal and plant diseases, food spoilage and are poisonous

Question 8

Biotechnology

Answer 8

The use of living things (micro organisms) to make useful substances. Examples are using bacteria to make cheese; yeast to make alcohol