Microbiology and Related Terms

Microbiology and Related Terms

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Biology

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Microbiology

Back

Science of studying disease-causing microorganisms

2.

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Pathogen

Back

Any disease-causing microbe

3.

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Front

Pandemic

Back

A rapidly spreading outbreak of disease affecting widespread regions across the world (smallpox, TB, certain flu outbreaks).

4.

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Toxin

Back

Poisonous substance that may cause serious effects on the body.

5.

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Virus

Back

Non Living pathogen that is capable of infecting and reproducing within living hosts; may spread rapidly throughout populations.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Bacteria

Back

Unicellular prokaryotic organisms found nearly everywhere that are capable of living in a variety of environments. Many are beneficial while some are harmful.

7.

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Front

Fungi

Back

Multicellular eukaryotic organisms that obtain nutrients by breaking down organic matter.

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