Good Bacteria Flashcards

(5 cards)

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Q

How do bacteria that help with digestion help do that

A

-Break down hard to digest food.

-Make vitamin

-Keep bad microbes out of gut

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How do bacteria that improve immune system function do that

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-Train immune system to spot bad germs and calm inflammation.

-Keep gut lining strong so bad microbes can’t get through

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3
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What is nitrogen fixation

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Nitrogen is pulled out of air and turned into compounds that plants can use to grow

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How nitrogen fixation bacteria does that

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Nitrogen is turned into compounds that plants can use to grow. Live in soil or plants rods.

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How bacteria that help create the food we eat do that

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They ferment milk and veggies which adds flavour and preserves them

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