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Chapter 46
Revise Microbiology and Biotechnology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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. |