Biology microbes

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Flashcards on Biology microbes, created by rachel8899 on 25/10/2013.
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Name the 3 types of microbes? bacteria, Viruses and Fungi
diagram of bacterial cell
Virus cells
Diagram of a Fungi cell
conditions caused by each? Bacteria- Warts Virus- Black Plague Fungi- Athletes Foot
how to treat microbe caused infections? antibiotics antivirals antifungals
how do you make sure you are only measuring the bacteria, virus.. etc.. you want? you have to sterilize the utensils you are using.
what did we measure to find out what antibiotic worked the best? The clearzone
How is yeast used? Yeast is used to make dough rise and it makes alcohol.
Diagram of a Fermentor
what can a fermentor make? wine, beer and antibiotics
what has to be controlled in a fermentor? temperature & food supply
What happens inside a fermentor? it is sterilized, correct food source is added, correct yeast is added, yeast cells turn solution cloudy, yeast feeds on the food and grows.
What is bacteria used for? Bacteria is used in yoghurt and cheese production, for sewage treatment and to make bio-fuels
what does it mean if a bacterium is resistant/sensitive? resistant- antibiotic affects it sensitive- antibiotic doesn't affect it.
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