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Microorganisms

Year 10 Terminology

TermDefinition
Microorganisms An organism that can be seen only through a microscope.
Bacteria A large group of unicellular microorganism.
Fungi Spore-producing organisms that feed on organic matter.
Virus A microscopic infectious particle that can only multiply inside the cells of living organisms.
Immune system The body's natural defense system against 'foreign' invaders.
Vaccine A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or more diseases.
Pathogen A disease causing organism.
Antibiotic A substance produced by an organism that kills bacteria.
Binary fission A type of asexual reproduction mechanism to make more bacteria.
Exponential phase Phase of rapid growth in bacteria when all nutritional needs are met.
Hyphae Thread-like structures that extend through whatever a fungus feeds on.
Antibiotic resistance Bacteria evolve in a way that reduces the effectiveness of antibiotics.
Immune cells Cells that circulate in the blood that help fight off or prevent disease.
Awheto A type of fungus prized by tupuna for ta moko.
Spike proteins Proteins found on the outside of viruses that bind to the host cell before infection.
Spores Carried by the wind, if these land in a favourable place, they may grow to become fungi.
Cocci Spherical bacteria.
Agar plate A medium used to grow bacteria and fungi in the lab.
Bacilli Rod-shaped bacteria.
Colony A group of bacteria growing on a Petric dish.
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