Vocab
What is antibiotics?
Medicine that kills microogranisms especially bacteria
Can we see a microorganism?
No, it is too small to be seen with the eye
Is all bacteria dangerous?
No, our body has good bacteria and bad bacteria
Was Patient 23 old or young?
Old, 64 years old
What is bacteria?
Tiny organisms that are made of a single cell
What tool can scientist use to see a microorganism?
Can good bacteria grow back once killed?
Yes our body can create new good bacteria even after it is killed with antibiotics
On Week 1, how did Patient 23 feel?
He felt good, no symptoms reported
What are cells?
The tiny structures that make up all living things and are the smallest units able to perform life functions
Why do scientist use mice in labs?
Mice are used because they share similar microbiomes to humans
Why is antibiotics good and bad?
Because it kills bad bacteria AND good bacteria
The doctor gave him antibiotics
What are organisms?
Living things, such as plants, animals, and bacteria
How many microorganisms are on and in our body?
100 trillion
Why does a person with less good bacteria in their gut get sick?
Because their is more space for the bad bacteria to grow
How does fecal transplant cure infected patients?
Good bacteria from the feces can be transplanted into someone who is sick
What is a microbiome?
All of the microorganisms that live in a particular environment, such as a human body
Can we see microorganisms on the first day we see it with a microscope?
No, because it takes time for it to grow and spread
What are the symptoms of C. Jejuni (food posioning)?
Bloating, diarreha, vommiting
How does bacteria survive?