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| Name the three types of microorganisms |
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Definition
| viruses, bacteria and fungi |
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| What does the term ‘pathogenic’ mean? |
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| Name three useful products from microorganisms. |
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| ANY THREE FROM - Bovril, Mushrooms, Flavouring in crisps,Biological washing powders, Quorn, Compost, Antibiotics, Beer, Marmite, Bread, Vaccines |
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| What three things do microorganisms need in order to grow? |
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Definition
| food, water and a suitable temperature |
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| What provides food and water for microorganisms grown in the lab? |
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| nutrient agar / agar jelly |
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| What do we use to keep the microorganisms at a suitable temperature in the lab? |
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| What do we use vaccines for? |
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Definition
| to stop people getting specific diseases |
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| What is in a vaccination? |
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Definition
| a weak form of the disease |
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| Name 3 ways that disease can be spread. |
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Definition
| coughing, sneezing, contact with objects covered with germs. |
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| How can the spread of disease be controlled? |
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Definition
| by handwashing or covering the mouth while coughing/sneezing |
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| Name three diseases caused by microorganisms. |
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Definition
| smallpox, athlete’s foot, measles |
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| How do microorganisms help with natural cycles? |
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Definition
| they decompose different materials/ microbes can assist in the breakdown of natural materials such as paper, leaves and vegetable matter. |
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| How do you calculate the AVERAGE of 10 numbers? |
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| add the numbers up and divide the total by 10 |
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| How do you calculate a percentage? |
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Definition
| part (you are interested in) / total (the part came from) X 100 |
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| Name three ways the growth of microbes can be controlled. |
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Definition
| filtration, boiling and chemical sterilisation. |
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| What useful product can microorganisms turn milk into? |
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| What type of microorganisms make yoghurt? |
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| How do bacteria make yoghurt? |
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| by converting lactose in milk to lactic acid. |
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