Microbiology Flashcards
1
Q
What does symbiosis mean?
A
A long term interaction between two or more biological species
2
Q
What are the 4 basic types of microorganisms that cause infections in humans?
A
Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi
Protozoans
3
Q
Name agents that cause infections that are not micro
A
Worms (Helminths - intestinal parasites)
Arthropods (insects, fleas, Arachnid e.g. head lice)
4
Q
What are archaea?
A
Type of prokaryote
Live in extreme conditions
