WES 5 microorganisms and disease

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What are antibiotics used for?

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Antibiotics are medicines that help cure diseases caused by bacteria.

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What is a common microbe used in food production?

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A fungus is a common microbe used in food production, such as in bread and cheese.

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What does it mean when we say microbes are microscopic?

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It means that microbes are so small that they can only be seen with a microscope.

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What is vaccination?

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Vaccination is a way to protect you from diseases by introducing a small amount of the disease-causing germ into your body.

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What is the nucleus of a cell?

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The nucleus is the large structure in the center of a cell that contains the cell's genetic material.

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What are the three main types of microorganisms?

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The three main types of microorganisms are bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

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How do bacteria reproduce?

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Bacteria reproduce by a process called binary fission, where one bacterium splits into two.

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What is the role of fungi in the ecosystem?

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Fungi decompose organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil.

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What is a virus?

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A virus is a tiny infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism.

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What is the difference between good and bad bacteria?

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Good bacteria help with digestion and protect against harmful bacteria, while bad bacteria can cause diseases.