DEFINITIONS
What is the definition of microscopic?
Microscopic- too small to be seen with the naked eye.
Why are bacteria important for your microbiome?
They help you break down foods, they build up your immune system, and they fight off infection.
What is a nucleus?
A nucleus is like the center or the brain of the cell.
True or False: bacteria are germs and most of them are harmful
False
What is the definition of cells?
Cells are things that make up all of the living things.
What does a fecal transplant do?
A fecal transplant helps produce more helpful bacteria.
What is a cell membrane
It is a wall that decides what goes in and out.
Fecal transplants don´t work (true or false)
False
What is the definition of antibiotics.
Medicine that kills all bacteria. Even the helpful ones.
How does C. jejuni spread?
Through the air and spoiled food etc.
What is cytoplasm?
Cytoplasm is a gel like substance inside of a cell.
Antibiotics kill all bacteria (true or false)
True
What are microorganisms?
Organisms that are to small to be seen with the naked eye
How many microorganisms make up the microbiome?
Trillions
How many cells are in your body?
Trillions of cells
L. reuteri is a very helpful bacteria that produces mucus. (true or false)
True
What is the definition of microbiome?
The home to microorganisms.
What happens to your microbiome when antibiotics are used?
The antibiotics kill most of the bacteria including the helpful ones.
Name 3 types of cells.
Plant cells, animal cells, skin cells; etc.
Cells are the smallest things in the world (true or false)
False. Molecules and atoms are smaller.