Microorganisms Review

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What is Athletes Foot?

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A fungal infection that usually occurs on the feet, causing skin disease.

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Where can microorganisms be found?

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Microorganisms can be found everywhere around us, including in ponds, lakes, oceans, on rotten food, and in animals, plants, and humans.

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What is yeast used for?

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Yeast is helpful in the making of bread.

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To which kingdom does a mushroom belong?

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Mushrooms belong to the kingdom Fungi.

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What happens when harmful microorganisms enter living things?

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They can cause living things to get sick.

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What are microorganisms?

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Microorganisms are tiny living organisms that can only be seen with a microscope.

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What are the four main types of microorganisms?

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Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.

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What is the role of bacteria in the environment?

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Bacteria help decompose organic matter, recycle nutrients, and can also be involved in nitrogen fixation.

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What is a virus?

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

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What is penicillin?

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Penicillin is an antibiotic derived from fungi that is used to treat bacterial infections.