Bacteria (LC 2026) (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Bacterial strain engineered to make enzymes & hormones
Bacterial strain engineered to make enzymes & hormones
E.coli
Products made by genetically engineered E.coli
Products made by genetically engineered E.coli
Enzymes and hormones
Dairy products made using bacteria
Dairy products made using bacteria
Yoghurts and cheese
Vitamins produced by intestinal bacteria
Vitamins produced by intestinal bacteria
Vitamins B and K
Type of relationship: bacteria in our intestines
Type of relationship: bacteria in our intestines
Mutualistic symbiotic relationship
One harmful effect of bacteria on food
One harmful effect of bacteria on food
Food spoilage
Term for disease-causing bacteria
Term for disease-causing bacteria
Pathogenic bacteria
Disease caused by pathogenic bacteria (respiratory)
Disease caused by pathogenic bacteria (respiratory)
TB
Disease caused by pathogenic bacteria (throat)
Disease caused by pathogenic bacteria (throat)
Strep throat
Symbiosis definition
Symbiosis definition
Two organisms from different species in close association, at least one benefits
Mutualism definition
Mutualism definition
Symbiosis where both organisms benefit
Example of mutualism in humans
Example of mutualism in humans
Bacteria in small intestine