1. Three types of micro-organisms: Viruses Bacteria Fungi
Microbiology
Three types of micro-organisms:
Viruses
Bacteria
Fungi

2. Micro biology is the study of very small living things
Bacteria:
Larger than viruses
Do not have a nucleus
Reproduce asexually

3. Bacteria Advantages Disadvantages Cause plants and Cause diseases
Cause plants and Cause diseases
animals to decay Destroys food
Helps make cheese
and butter

4. List of diseases:
Tetanus
Pneumonia
Gum decay
Chlorea

5. Anti - biotics Made by bacteria to kill other harmful bacteria.
Example: Penicillin

6. Viruses Viruses are very small.
Cannot reproduce by themselves (non living)
List of diseases:
Measles
Mumps
Rabies
Chicken Pox

7. Fungi Do not contain chlorophyll and cannot make their own food
Fungi act as decomposers
Examples of fungi:
Yeast
Mushroom

8. Fungi Advantages Disadvantages
Can be eaten Some are poisonous Cause plants to decay Cause human diseases

9. Biotechnology
The use of living things (enzymes, plants) to make useful products.
Example of products: Food, drugs for antibiotics, brewing alcohol, hormones (insulin)