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Microorganism are organisms that are too small to see with the unaided eye


examples of microorganisms bacteria
fungi
protozoa
microscopic algae
viruses


what kind of microscope do you use when you are bright field microscope
working with microorganisms you can't see?




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what are the different magnifications of a bright field 4x
microscope 10x
40x
100x


what is the kind of microscope that you use when looking electron microscope
at a virus


what are the different magnifications of the electron 1 mil
microscope 2 mil
10 mil


How are microbes helpful decompose organic waste
generate O2
produce chemical products such as ethanol and others
produce fermented foods ex: vinegar, cheese, and bread
produce products used in manufacturing ex: cellulose and insulin


How many microbes are pathogenic out of all the 70/10 mil
microorganisms




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what knowledge do microbes give humans prevent diseases
allow food storage and prevent food spoilages
stop transmission of diseases


Microbiology the study of organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye


microbial ecology the study of the relationship between microorganisms and their environment


competitive exclusion a way to kill the bad bacteria


- change in the pH
- secrete enzymes
- eat the food




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bioremediation using microbes to clean up pollutants


Bacillus thuringienisis can kill insects but doesn't harm plants or animals


Order of the Scientific Method observe
hypothesis
prediction
experiment
consistency
theory
law


Mycology study of fungi


bacteriology study of bacteria


virology study of viruses


algology study of algae


protozoology study of protozoa


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