Front

What is a group of the same type of organism living in the same area?

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Population

Front

What does the human body provide for bacteria to survive besides food?

Back

Shelter

Front

Which part of the human body has the highest microorganism diversity?

Back

The Gut

Front

What are tiny particles that cause disease in people, other animals, and plants?

Back

Virus

Front

What is a sickness caused by harmful microorganisms called?

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Infection

Front

What is the term for a group of different species living together in a specific area?

Back

Community

Front

What is the term for the collection of microorganisms living in a specific environment?

Back

Microbiome

Front

What type of microorganism can reproduce on its own and can be beneficial or harmful?

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Bacteria

Front

What is the role of antibiotics in relation to bacteria?

Back

They kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.

Front

What is the term for the process by which bacteria can exchange genetic material?

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Horizontal gene transfer