Micro-organisms

Question 1

Viruses

Answer 1

Can only reproduce inside living cells- they all cause disease

Question 2

Bacteria

Answer 2

Are simple living cells and are found almost everywhere

Question 3

Soil bacteria

Answer 3

Break down(decompose) dead plant and animal material and release their nutrients back to the soil

Question 4

Harmful bacteria

Answer 4

Cause diseases, food spoilage and tooth decay

Question 5

Fungi

Answer 5

Are used in brewing, baking, making antibiotics, and some are edible.

Question 6

Harmful fungi

Answer 6

Cause animal and plant diseases, food spoilage and are poisonous

Question 7

Biotechnology

Answer 7

Is the use of living things (micro-organisms) to make useful substances

Question 8

Microbiology

Answer 8

Is the study of micro-organisms- viruses, bacteria and fungi