Microorganisms

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What are microorganisms?

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

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What tool do we need to see most microorganisms?

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A microscope.

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Why is it important to store cooked and uncooked food separately?

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To stop bacteria from spreading to one another.

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What is one harmful effect of fungi?

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Fungi can cause infections like Athlete's foot.

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Is mold on food harmful or helpful?

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Harmful.

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True or False: All microorganisms are harmful.

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False. Some microorganisms are helpful.

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What is a common use of bacteria in food production?

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Bacteria are used in making yogurt and cheese.

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What is the role of fungi in the ecosystem?

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Fungi help decompose dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is a virus?

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A virus is a tiny microorganism that can only reproduce inside a living host cell.

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How do bacteria reproduce?

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Bacteria reproduce by a process called binary fission, where one cell divides into two.