Microorganisms
What is E Coli?
harmful bacteria that causes food poisoning.
is there bacteria in milk and yogurt?
Yes!!!!!!
What does beneficial mean?
Helpful!
Do you need a microscope to see them?
Yes
What is an antibiotic? (What is is in it and what does it do?
produced by living things and especially by bacteria and fungi that is used to kill or prevent the growth of harmful germs
a sickness
What are some foods we regularly eat that have microorganisms in it?
yogurt, bread, cheese, milk, pizza..etc
What is an organism?
a living thing
How are viruses different from bacteria?
Viruses can only reproduce inside living cells, while bacteria can reproduce on their own.
**BONUS**
What is a microorganism also called?
a microbe!
List THREE helpful microorganisms
algae, yeast, bacteria in your stomach, yogurt, blue cheese, etc
What are Probiotics used for?
Help with digestion & keeps the gut/stomach healthy
Where is ecoli found?
in the gut of animals...in raw/undercooked meats...etc
Bacteria in undercooked meats can cause what?
Illness in humans...such as salmonella and E.coli
List THREE harmful microorganisms
examples include: cold, flu, covid, athlete's foot, mold, etc.
What is the nick-name for microorganisms
Microbes, Germs, or Pathogens
What's Penicillin?
a medicine that contains microorganisms that treats infections by fighting harmful bacteria.
What's Salmonella?
a type of bacteria that causes food poisoning and makes people sick.
What are some beneficial uses for microorganisms?
Some help to digest food, create medicine, and make our food taste better.
Fungi can be both helpful and harmful.List a harmful fungi.
Poisonous mushrooms, mold, or athlete's foot