Science: Microorganisms Flashcards
1
Q
this prefix means very small
A
micro
2
Q
this word part means living thing
A
organism
3
Q
someone who studies microorganisms
A
microbiologist
4
Q
something that can cause damage or sickness is ____
A
harmful
5
Q
something that will assist or cause good effects is _____
A
helpful
6
Q
probiotics in yogurt are an example of _____ microorganisms
A
helpful
7
Q
viruses that cause sickness are an example of _____ microorganisms
A
harmful
8
Q
you need this tool to see microorganisms
A
microscope
9
Q
a medicine that fights harmful bacteria in your body
A
antibiotic
10
Q
when you use a small amount of a virus to help your body build antibodies to fight the virus
A
vaccine
11
Q
the system in your body responsible for fighting sickness
A
immune system
