How does bacteria and fungi reproduce?
Dividing the cells in 2. Spores.
What does bacteria and fungi need to grow?
They need warmth, moisture, nutrients.
Are microorganisms good or bad?
Viruses are mostly bad, bacterias are mostly good, Fungi can be goor or bad.
What are bacteria and fungi used for?
Used to create medicine such as insuline, antibiotics and peniciline.
Name at least 2 examples of bacteria in food.
Cheese and yogurt. Probiotic organisms that protect the instestines.
What can cause problems in our bodies, such as illness and disease?
Viruses, bacteria and fungi
Where can we find Bacteria?
In the air, ground, water, our bodies, etc. EVERYWHERE
Which is the biggest microorganism?
Fungi
Viruses are mostly harmful. Name one good use.
Vaccines
What is the job of bacteria in the human body?
It stops harmful microorganisms from invading and causing illness.
How does virueses reproduce?
They can't reproduce. They infect the cells and multiply.
Which is the smallest microorganism?
Virus
Name examples of fungi in food.
Bread, yeast , mushrooms
Which are the 3 types of microorganism seen in clases?
Bacteria, virus, Fungi
T o F : Viruses can live by themselves.
No, they need a host to live.
Can see viruses and bacteria with our eyes?
No, we need microscopes to see them.