Economic Importance of Bacteria (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes

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Economic Importance of Bacteria
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What do genetically engineered strains of E.coli produce?

Enzymes and hormones

Which foods are made using bacteria?

Yoghurts and cheese

What do bacteria in our intestines produce?

Vitamins B and K

Which type of bacteria can cause food spoilage?

Harmful bacteria

What type of relationship do intestinal bacteria have with humans?

Mutualistic symbiotic

Which diseases are caused by pathogenic bacteria?

TB and strep throat

What is TB an example of?

A disease caused by pathogenic bacteria

What is symbiosis?

Different species in close association

In mutualism, how many organisms benefit?

Both organisms

Which bacteria are used in genetic engineering to make hormones?

E.coli strains

What is an example of mutualism?

Bacteria in small intestine of human

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