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Ch13- Microorganisms

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Examples of Microorganisms Bacteria, Viruses, Some Fungi e.g. Yeast
Colony Large numbers of microorganisms growing in a clump that can be seen without a microscope.
Instrument Needed in order to see a bacterial cell Microscope
3 diseases caused by Viruses Flu, Chickenpox, Covid 19
Viruses do not conist of a cell, just some DNA surrounded by a coat made of protein. Reason why viruses are not really considered living things
Pathogen Any organism that causes disease
How viruses replicate themselves Viruses invade &''hijack'' the cells of humans, animals & plants and use that cell to make more of themselves
True or False, Antibiotics are drugs (chemicals ) that are kill viruses False
Immunity The body's ability to fight infection
Vaccination A harmless vesion of disease is introduced into a person. This causes the body to produce proteins called antibodies to fight the disease.
TB, Tooth decay, Food Poisoning , Strep Throat Examples of diseases caused by bacteria that can be treated using antibiotics
The general name given to bacteria and fungi that break down dead organisms Decomposers
Mutualistic Bacteria Name given to bacteria that live in our guts (intestines) and help digest food as well as making some vitamins & ''keeping out'' harmful bacteria. These bacteria get a safe place to live & food to live on.
Ringworm Animal disease caused by a fungus which passes to humans. Very contagious
Alexander Fleming Scientist that discovered Antibiotics by accident
Type of microorganism that causes Potato Blight Fungus
Ways of preserving Food Refrigeration, Freezing, Salting,
Medium used to grow microorganisms in a laboratory Agar
Name given to the containr that agar is usually found in Petri Dish - Agar plate
Edward Jenner Came up with the 1st known Vaccination for Smallpox, a severe viral disease.
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