Microbe Descriptions

Question 1

Bacteria

Answer 1

Cocci are spherical. Bacilli is red shaped, spirochetes are spirals. Some have a long filament called flagellum

Question 2

Why is bacteria dangerous

Answer 2

Responsible for multiple illnesses. MRSA, salmonella and tuberculosis. Cause food to go off

Question 3

Bacteria is Useful

Answer 3

Production of yoghurt and genetic engineering

Question 4

Description of fungi

Answer 4

Spore case and a network of threads forming a structure called mycelium

Question 5

Fungi is dangerous because

Answer 5

Responsible for athletes foot infection,ringworm and thrush. Also spoil food eg. Mould

Question 6

Fungi can be useful

Answer 6

As a yeast for bread, baking and brewing industries and for blue cheese 🧀

Question 7

Description of virus structure

Answer 7

Head capsule that contains DNA, long tail and end plate attached.

Question 8

Viruses are dangerous because

Answer 8

Diseases including flu, chicken pox