Microbiology And Biotechnology Flashcards
Name some examples of uses of biotechnology in medicine
Antibiotics
Hormones (insulin)
Vaccines
What are some uses of biotechnology in industry?
Cheesemaking
Baking
Yoghurt
What are micro-organisms/ microbes?
Small living things
Name the three types of microbes
Bacteria, fungi, viruses
What are antibiotics
Chemicals made by microbes which kill or prevent the growth of bacteria
What is the definition of microbiology?
The study of small living things.
What is a virus?
The smallest microbe that can exist. Cannot reproduce themselves.
Controlled using antibodies (which are created by white blood cells)
Name three common viral illnesses
Flu, AIDS, measles
What are bacteria?
Small living cells. Larger than viruses tho.
Require food, water and pH
Feed on living or dead things
Useful in food production and biotechnology, harmful diseases, destroying crops
What are some common bacterial illnesses?
Tooth decay
Meningitis
Food poisoning
Why can’t fungi create their own food?
They do not contain chlorophyll
What are fungi useful in?
Decay, can be eaten, food production, brewing
What are fungi harmful in?
Causing disease, may be poisonous and rot food.
What is the definition of biotechnology?
The use of living things or parts of living things to make useful products
