Microbes Flashcards

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What are microbes

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Anything smaller than 1 mm (example bacteria)
They are decomposers

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What are positive interactions with microbes

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Foods like cheese, yogurt and chocolate
antibiotics and insulin
genetically modified crops

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What are negative interactions with microbes

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Phytoplankton…aka red tide (produce toxins that can cause shellfish to be a poisonous to humans)
Pathogens can cause diseases. some can cause food poisoning, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever
Food and infrastructure (mold )

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What are pathogens

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Pathogen is an organism causing disease to its host
can cause food poisoning, vomiting, diarrhea, or fever

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