Microbiome 1
There are over _____________ microorganisms in and on the human body.
100 trillion
True or False: Antibiotics kill only harmful bacteria.
False
All living things are made of
cells
What was the name of the bacteria that infected patient 23?
1) E. coli
2) Covid
3) C. jejuni
C. Jejuni
_________ are smaller than molecules.
atom
Too small to be seen with the naked eye.
microscopic
What new method are researchers using to treat serious infections?
fecal transplants
True or False: Almost all cells are microscopic
true
The purpose of a _____________ _________ is to convince, others using evidence and reasoning.
scientific argument
Between weeks 7 and 9, patient 23 had this procedure which made them feel healthy and have a full microbiome once again.
Fecal transplant
Living things, such as plants, animals and bacteria.
organisms
All of the microorganisms that live in a particular environment, such as a human body
microbiome
Medicines that kill microorganisms, especially bacteria are called
antibiotics
What bacteria did our patient get infected with after the antibiotics treatment?
C. Difficile
When patient 23 went to the doctor in week 3 for their illness, they took this type of medicine which kills both bad and good bacteria.
antibiotics
After using antibiotics there are _________ healthy bacteria in the gut.
less
Sickness caused by harmful bacteria
infection
Which is bigger a cell or a water molecule?
cell
When writing an argument in science you should include...
1) Claim
2) Evidence
3) Reasoning
This bacteria is commonly found in foods like raw chicken and eggs.
Salmonella
Are microorganisms helpful or harmful?
both
These are tiny structures that make up all living things and are the smallest units able to perform life functions
cells / celulas
Living things with fewer than normal helpful bacteria in their guts can become infected more easily because there is more ___ and ___ available for harmful bacteria
Food and space
List from smallest to biggest:
Cell
Organism
Microorganism
Molecule
Molecule
Cell
Microorganism
Organism
Bacteria cells are ___________ than human cells.
smaller