Microbes

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    • What are the two main types of microbes mentioned?
      Fungi and bacteria
    • How can fungi reproduce?
      By growing fast and releasing spores
    • What is a good use of fungi?
      Bread making
    • What is HIV known to destroy?
      The immune system
    • What disease is caused by the influenza virus?
      The common flu
    • How does a virus make you ill?
      By invading cells and releasing poison
    • What is the size of viruses compared to bacteria?
      Viruses are smaller than bacteria
    • What is the structure of a virus?
      Genetic information and a protein coat
    • How do bacteria reproduce?
      By binary fission
    • What do bacteria release that makes you ill?
      Poisons that attack your cells
    • What is a good use of bacteria?
      Making yoghurt
    • What are the characteristics of fungi?
      • Can be small or large
      • Made of living cells with nuclei and cell walls
      • Can be unicellular or multicellular
      • Reproduce by releasing spores
    • What are the characteristics of viruses?
      • Very small, about a millionth of a mm
      • Simple structure: genetic information and protein coat
      • Cause illness by invading cells and multiplying
    • What are the characteristics of bacteria?
      • Larger than viruses, about one thousandth of a mm
      • Living cells with cytoplasm, loop of genes, and cell wall
      • Reproduce by binary fission and can cause illness
    • How do fungi and bacteria differ in their reproduction methods?
      Fungi release spores, bacteria use binary fission
    • What is the role of sugar in baking with yeast?
      It feeds yeast to produce carbon dioxide
    • What is the dependent variable in the yeast growth experiment?
      The temperature affecting yeast growth
    • What are some symptoms of diseases caused by microbes?
      High temperature, headache, rash
    • What are the ways microbes can cause disease?
      • Bacteria produce toxins
      • Viruses invade cells and multiply
      • Cause symptoms like fever and rash
    • What is impetigo caused by?
      Bacteria
    • What is the common symptom of chickenpox?
      Spots on the body
    • What is a common symptom of measles?
      Rash on the body
    • What is a common symptom of a viral infection?
      Headache
    • What is a common symptom of a bacterial infection?
      Fever
    • What is a common symptom of a fungal infection?
      Itchy rash
    • What is a common symptom of a viral infection affecting the respiratory system?
      Coughing
    • What is a common symptom of a bacterial infection affecting the skin?
      Redness and swelling
    • What is a common symptom of a fungal infection affecting the nails?
      Discoloration and thickening
    • What is a common symptom of a viral infection affecting the gastrointestinal system?
      Vomiting
    • What is a common symptom of a bacterial infection affecting the urinary system?
      Burning sensation
    • What is a common symptom of a fungal infection affecting the mouth?
      White patches
    • What is a common symptom of a viral infection affecting the nervous system?
      Seizures
    • What is a common symptom of a bacterial infection affecting the respiratory system?
      Shortness of breath
    • What is a common symptom of a fungal infection affecting the skin?
      Red, itchy patches
    • What is a common symptom of a viral infection affecting the skin?
      Rash
    • What is a common symptom of a bacterial infection affecting the digestive system?
      Diarrhea
    • What is a common symptom of a fungal infection affecting the respiratory system?
      Coughing
    • What is a common symptom of a viral infection affecting the throat?
      Sore throat
    • What is a common symptom of a bacterial infection affecting the throat?
      Severe pain
    • What is a common symptom of a fungal infection affecting the throat?
      White patches