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Microbiology Study Guide
Fungi, Mold, Bacteria, Virus, Algae
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Mold
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Algae
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Fungi are simple organisms
Fungi reproduce themselves by spores
Fungi live on decayed plants such as a decaying log
A fungus is a dependant plant, meaning it must live off other organisms
A fungus contains many spores, tiny reproducing organisms
A mushroom is a dependent plant (a fungi)
Mold is a fungus, a simple organism
Mold and Mildew reproduce by spreading spores
Molds grow in warm, moist air
Mold and mildew contain cells and fibers
Molds are usually fuzzy and soft
Some cheeses are molded on purpose
Bacteria are microscopic living organisms
Bacteria reproduce by splitting in half
Bacteria grow in clusters called colonies
Bacteria cause dead plants and animals to decay
Bacteria can cause infections
Meat becomes spoiled because of bacteria
Viruses are living, microscopic organisms
Viruses reproduce inside cells and by spreading to other living organisms
Viruses can live in animal cells and plant cells
Viruses are responsible for many diseases and illnesses
Sometimes we are given shots to prevent illnesses
Inside a cell, viruses are very active
Algae are a primitive form a plant life
Algae reproduce by budding out to form long strings of cells
Algae live in water growing as a surface scum, seaweed, or bud-out in clusters
Algae contains chlorophyll
Algae provide food for fish
Algae do not have leaves, roots or stems