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
The purpose of a _____________ _________ is to convince, others using evidence and reasoning.
scientific argument
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
True or False: When an organism can reproduce or increase in numbers it is alive?
True
After using antibiotics there are _________ healthy bacteria in the gut.
less
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
Living things, such as plants, animals and bacteria.
organisms
Sickness caused by harmful microorganisms
infection
Which is bigger a cell or a water molecule?
cell
What was the name of the bacteria that infected patient 23?
1) E. coli
2) Covid
3) C. jejuni
C. Jejuni
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
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