MICROORGANISMS

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What are microorganisms?

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Microorganisms are tiny living organisms that can only be seen with a microscope. They include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.

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What is an example of a harmful microorganism?

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E. coli on food that makes people sick.

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What type of microorganism is used to make yogurt and cheese?

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Bacteria.

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What shape can bacteria have?

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Bacteria can be rod-shaped or spherical.

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What is one benefit of fungi?

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Fungi are a source of antibiotics.

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What can happen if you eat food contaminated with bacteria?

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You can become sick.

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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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How do microorganisms help in the environment?

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They help decompose dead matter and recycle nutrients.

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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 role of bacteria in yogurt production?

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Bacteria ferment lactose in milk to produce yogurt.