Microbiome Test Review

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Medicines that kill microorganisms, especially bacteria

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Antibiotics

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Are microorganisms such as bacteria bad for you? Why or why not?

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Microorganisms such as bacteria can be good if they help digest food and fight off bad bacteria; they can be bad if they cause illness.

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Tiny organisms that are made of a single cell

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Bacteria

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Bacteria have their own set of ______ information.

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Genetic

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The tiny structures that make up all living things and are the smallest units able to perform life functions

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Cells

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What is the role of bacteria in the human gut?

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Bacteria help digest food and maintain a healthy balance of microorganisms.

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What is a microbiome?

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A microbiome is a collection of microorganisms living in a specific environment, such as the human body.

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Name one way bacteria can be harmful to humans.

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Bacteria can cause foodborne illnesses.

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What is the difference between good bacteria and bad bacteria?

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

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What is the importance of genetic information in bacteria?

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Genetic information allows bacteria to reproduce and adapt to their environment.