Microorganisms: Helpful or Harmful

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What tool is used to view organisms too small to see with a magnifying lens?

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Microscope

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What type of microorganisms help absorb nutrients from food for our digestion?

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Beneficial bacteria

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What are plankton considered in the food chain?

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A food source for small fish (Beneficial)

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What mold is used to create the medicine Penicillin?

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Beneficial mold

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What effect do certain bacteria have on teeth enamel?

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They weaken teeth enamel (Harmful)

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What is the role of beneficial bacteria in our gut?

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They help with digestion and nutrient absorption.

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What is a common harmful microorganism that can cause illness?

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Pathogenic bacteria

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What is the process called when microorganisms break down dead organic matter?

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Decomposition

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What is the term for microorganisms that can cause disease?

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Pathogens

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What is one way that microorganisms are used in food production?

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Fermentation (e.g., making yogurt or cheese)