micro life
What is a micro-organism
A micro-organism, or micro is a microscopic organism which may exist in its single cell form or in a colony of cells.
What is chemical polution?
The presents or increase in our environment of chemical pollutants that are not naturally present there or arent found in amounts higher than there natural background values.
What places are effected by chemical pollution?
All masses of water.
What is containment?
The action of keeping something harmful under control or within limits.
How much does the bacteria in our body weigh?
4 or more pounds.
How many micro-organisms live in the ocean?
Approximately trillion species.
How many types of chemical pollution are there?
10
What place is effected the most by chemical pollution?
The Ganges river in India.
What is the best way to contain chemical pollution?
Reduce levels of volatile organic compounds such as sunscreen.
how much bacteria is in your belly button?
1,458
What is the most prevalent micro-species in the ocean?
what are chlorinated hydrocarbons.
super stable, soluble lipids, very mobile and very toxic.
what place in America is effected the least by chemical pollution?
Northwest Arctic of Alaska
lack of oxygen in the ocean waters result in the destruction of marine life over a long period. Therefor, is necessary to prevent these pollutants from entering the oceans to protect these animals and plants.
how much of the oxygen that we breath is generated by microbes?
At least 50%
What are the major groups of micro-organisms studied in micro-biology
Bacteria, algae, fungi, viruses, and protozoa.
What is the most dangerous form of chemical pollution?
Sulphur dioxide.
what fraction of Americas rivers and streams are pouted and unfit for swimming, fishing and drinking?
nearly 1/2
What is the importance of micro-biology?
micro biology has proved to be one of the most important disciplines in biology, making it possible to identify how some of these organisms cause diseases, discover cures for such diseases, and even use some microbes for industrial purposes.
Are microbes bacteria?
No, not exclusivly.
What is the germ theory of disease?
It states that micro organisms can invade other organisms and cause disease.
What is the federal environmental pesticide act?
1972 the registration and removal of harmful chemicals from the environment.
1/3
How many of our bodies of water are well contained?
2/3
Are microbes dangerous?
no, but we can make them dangerous through anti-biotic overuse.