microbes and diseases Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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what is a micro-organism
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something that can only be seen underneath a microscope
2
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what are the 6 major micro organisms
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bacteria, archaea, protozoa, algae, fungi, viruses,
3
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what is fungi
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fungi can be single celled or they can invade other cells and steal nutrients
4
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what is protozoa
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single celled organism that’s larger that viruses and bacteria. they absorb the nutrients from the atmosphere
5
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what is bacteria
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they live between cells and they grow very quickly under the right conditions
6
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what is a virus
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can only live in other cells, they invade than destroy the cells
7
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what is a superbug
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a microorganism or a bacterium that has grown resistant to antibiotics
