Microorganisms!(definition and bacteria)✨🦠 Flashcards

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What is a microorganism?

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A microorganism is a living organism that is so small that you can only see it clearly by using a microscope.

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What are microorganisms made of?

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Microorganisms are made up of cells, like all living things. Many microorganisms are made only of 1 cell: They are unicellular/single-celled

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What different kinds of microorganisms are there?

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The different kinds of microorganisms include bacteria, fungi, protozoa and algae.

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Describe the cells of bacteria(sing:bacterium)

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Each bacterium is single celled and cells of bacteria are much smaller than animal cells or plant cells.

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How does bacteria affect someone bacteria?

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Most bacteria are harmless but there are some kinds that can make you feel ill

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What are some examples of bacteria

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E coli, Multi bacterium tuberculosis, and Lactobacillus(found in curd)

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