What is a micro-organism Flashcards

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What are the 5 types of Mirco-organisms?

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Bacteria, Virus, fungi, Protozoa, Algae

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What are Micro-organisms?

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Very small living organisms

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What is yeast?

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Type of fungi cell

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Name two processes that yeast play an important role in?

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Making bread and brewing alcohol

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Name the process by which bacteria reproduce?

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Binary fission

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What are viruses made from?

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Virus DNA

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When is a virus alive?

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When it effects healthy cells

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