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Phytoplankton and algae are responsible for creating the majority of our oxygen supply – not land plants!
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Some bacteria are used to clean oil spills
BP oil spill in Gulf of Mexico -
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Bacteria decompose dead things and waste to recycle nutrients
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Bacteria create drugs like penicillin and insulin
Discovery of penicillin -
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Lactobacteria create cheese and yogurt
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Bacteria in our intestines digest our food and create vitamins for us
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Bacteria can contaminate food, creating toxins. Ex: food poisoning
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Bacteria will spoil food and shorten shelf life
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Pathogen = a BACTERIA, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease
Streptococcus is a bacteria that harms us and leads to Strep Throat
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When phytoplankton grow out of control = Red Tide can lead to toxins building up in shellfish, makes us sick!!
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