Vocabulary
What is the definition of scale?
How we view something (close up, far away, etc).
What is a parasite?
An animal or plant that gets nutrients by living on or in an organism of another species (host)
What is the definition of microscopic?
Too small to be seen with the naked eye
All living things are made up of...
Cells
What are the 4 components of effective scientific argumentation?
Question, Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning
Name 1 micro-organisms we have learned about during our first unit.
C. Jejuni, C. Difficile, L. Reuteri, B. Fragilis, Lice, Eyelash mites
What is a Virus?
a very simple microorganism that infects cells and may cause disease. Because viruses can multiply only inside infected cells, they are not considered to be alive.
What is the definition of microorganism?
A living organism that is too small to be seen with the naked eye
Everything in the universe (matter) is made up of
Atoms/Molecules
What is a claim?
The answer to a scientific question
What is bacteria?
A type of microorganism
What is Fungi?
any of a group of spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, mushrooms
What is the definition of microbiome?
An environment were trillions of tiny organisms live
Which is smaller, a cell or a molecule?
A molecule
What is the definition of evidence?
Data that reveals the answer to a scientific question
Why do we take an antibiotic?
To kill bacteria in our bodies
On week 7, describe patient 23's gut microbiome.
He does not have many microorganisms within his body, and is not feeling well because he was introduced to a new harmful bacter (C. Difficile)
What is the difference between a microorganism and an organism?
An organism is a living thing, while a microorganism is a living thing that cannot be seen by humans
What is the definition of reasoning?
Scientific phenomenon that explains that connects your data to your claim?
Why would a patient need a fecal transplant?
To introduce a sick person to trillions of healthy bacteria
On week 9, describe patient 23's gut microbiome.
His gut microbiome is healthy and full of help microorganisms
What is the difference between a microorganism and a microbiome?
A microorganism is a living thing too small to be seen with the naked eye, while a microbiome is where the tiny organisms live.
What cause Patient 23 to feel better on WEEK 3?
He took an anitbiotic which got rid of a lot of bacteria in his body include C. Jejuni
What caused patient 23 to feel better on WEEK 9?
He was given a fecal transplant that introduced trillions of healthy microorganisms into his body, cause C. Difficile to die out.