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SCIPAD - BIG IDEAS - BOOK 2
LIFE OF MICROBES
LIFE OF MICROBES
By the end of this chapter you should be able to:
Define the term microorganism.
Describe the structure and life processes of bacteria.
Explain the ideal conditions required for microbial population growth.
Discuss the effect of temperature on bacterial population growth rates.
Describe the structure and life processes of fungi.
Culture and observe bacterial and fungal populations.
Describe how māori tūpuna used fungi for tā moko.
Explain why viruses are not considered living organisms.
Describe viral replication.
Define the term pathogen.
Discuss how common pathogens are transmitted.
Describe some common bacterial and fungal diseases.
Outline the role of antibiotics and how bacteria become resistant to them.
Describe the basic principals of immunity.
Describe the impact of vaccination on immunity.
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Microorganism
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Bacteria:
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Fungi:
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Virus:
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Immunity:
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Vaccine:
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Antibiotic:
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