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