Microbes Intro

Question 1

Answer 1

1. C: Viruses are not made out of cells. A single virus particle is known as a virion, and is made up of a set of genes bundled within a protective protein shell called a capsid.
2. A Bacteria

Question 2

Define what are micro-organisms are. How are they classified ? Give examples of each

Answer 2

Micro-organisms are defined as those organisms too small to be seen by the unaided eye.
Less than 1mm in diameter. Important because they make it possible to produce food and may cause disease.

Question 3

Answer 3

1. c
2. b (we are a lot more like mushrooms)

Question 4

Which microorganism group is responsible for : caries, periodontal disease, skin infections, food poising

Answer 4

bacteria

Question 5

Which microorganism group has a role in oral thrush e.g. candida albicans

Answer 5

Fungi

Question 6

Which microorganism group can cause: HIV, flu, common cold

Answer 6

Virions

Question 7

Which microorganism group can cause: scrapie and mad cow disease

Answer 7

Prion

Question 8

Cellular Microbial groups include: (briefly describe each)

Answer 8

Question 9

Acellular Microbial groups include: (briefly describe each)

Answer 9