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 FIRST bacteria that infected patient 23?
C. Jejuni
This bacteria causes food poisoning.
C. Jejuni
Too small to be seen with the naked eye.
microscopic
Researchers are using what new way to treat illnesses?
fecal transplants
True or False: Almost all cells are microscopic
true
For a claim to be convincing it will need ________.
evidence
This bacteria provides immune cells that help fight off bad bacteria.
B. fragilis
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
When writing an argument in science you should add...
1) Claim
2) Evidence
3) Reasoning
This bacteria helps provide an extra layer of protection in the gut.
L. reuteri
After using antibiotics there are _________ healthy bacteria in the gut.
less
Sickness caused by harmful microorganisms
infection
Which is bigger a cell or a molecule?
cell
The relative size of something.
scale
Are microorganisms helpful or harmful?
both
Most ______ are made up of a singe cell
Bacteria
These are tiny structures that make up all living things and are the smallest units able to perform life functions
cells
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
How does bacteria help our bodies?
They help digest food and fight off bad bacteria