Microbiology is the study of micro-organisms - Junior Cycle Science - Question (b) - 2006
Question (b)
Microbiology is the study of micro-organisms.
(i) What is a micro-organism?
(ii) The production of antibiotics is one use of biotechnology. State one other use.
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Microbiology is the study of micro-organisms - Junior Cycle Science - Question (b) - 2006
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What is a micro-organism?
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A micro-organism is a living thing (organism) that cannot be seen by the naked eye, but is visible when viewed under a microscope. Micro-organisms include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
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State one other use of biotechnology.
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One other use of biotechnology is the production of cheese, which involves fermentation processes using specific strains of bacteria.
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