Microbiome Flashcard Review

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Scale

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the relative size of things

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Cells

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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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Organism

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living things, such as plants, animals, and bacteria

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Microscopic

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too small to be seen with the naked eye

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Microorganism

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an organism that is too small to be seen with the naked eye

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Microbiome

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the collection of all microorganisms living in a particular environment, such as the human body

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Bacteria

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single-celled microorganisms that can be beneficial or harmful to humans

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Virus

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a tiny infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism

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Fungi

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a group of microorganisms that includes yeasts and molds, which can be beneficial or harmful

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Pathogen

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a microorganism that can cause disease