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Chapter 46
Revise Microbiology and Biotechnology
Question | Answer |
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What is microbiology the study of? | Micro biology is the study of micro organisms. |
What are the 3 types of micro-organism? | Fungi, Bacteria and Viruses. |
In the laboratory what do you use to grow micro-organisms? | Agar plates. |
Are all micro-organisms harmful? | No. |
What are antibiotics? | Are a fungi based treatment for bacterial and fungal infections. |
Do antibiotics kill viral infections? | No. |
How does our body fight viral infections? | By raising the body temperate to kill the virus. |
What are fungi? | Fungi are parasitic microorganisms. |
What are decomposers? | Decomposers help to breakdown dead plants and animals. |
What is meant by biotechnology? | Biotechnology is the use of living organisms in the manufacture of useful products. |