Microbiology

Question 1

Bacteria

Answer 1

Larger then viruses, simple singled-celled: no nucleus, divided into aerobes and anaerobes, reproduce asexually

Question 2

Aerobes

Answer 2

Need oxygen

Question 3

Anaerobes

Answer 3

Don’t need oxygen

Question 4

Asexually

Answer 4

Clone, double numbs every 20 mins

Question 5

In order to grow bacteria you need:

Answer 5

Food, water, a suitable temperature and suitable pH

Question 6

Soil bacteria

Answer 6

Break down (decompose) dead plant material to release nutrients into the soil

Question 7

Uses of bacteria

Answer 7

Decay waste and make cheese, yoghurt, insulin and silage

Question 8

Harmful bacteria

Answer 8

Cause disease, food spoilage and tooth decay

Question 9

Fungi

Answer 9

Fungal cell similar to plant cell but does not possess chlorophyll (it is not green and cannot make food)

Question 10

Microbiology

Answer 10

The study of small living things (bacteria, virus and fungus)

Question 11

Biotechnology

Answer 11

The use of living things to make useful substances.

Question 12

Medical Buotechnology

Answer 12

Bacteria and fungi used to make antibiotics