Viruses, Bacteria, Fungi and Microbes Flashcards
1
Q
How do viruses reproduce?
A
Viruses reproduce by infecting a living cell.
2
Q
How does bacteria reproduce?
A
Bacteria rely on binary fission to reproduce.
3
Q
What is binary fission?
A
Binary fission is a process involving bacteria doubling in size and then splitting in half to reproduce.
4
Q
How does fungi reproduce?
A
Most fungi reproduce by forming spores.
5
Q
What are Microbes?
A
Microbes are microscopic living organisms such as bacteria.
6
Q
How are microbes useful?
A
Microbes help us digest food, protect us against infection and maintain our reproductive health
7
Q
An example of a virus?
A
Influenza
8
Q
An example of bacteria?
A
E coli
