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What are the five main groups of micro-organisms?
What are the five main groups of micro-organisms?
The five main groups of micro-organisms are protozoa, algae, bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
What does the germ theory state?
What does the germ theory state?
The germ theory states that some diseases are caused by micro-organisms invading the body.
What are Koch's postulates?
What are Koch's postulates?
Koch's postulates are a set of criteria that must be met to prove that a micro-organism causes a disease.
How do bacteria and viruses differ in the way they affect the body?
How do bacteria and viruses differ in the way they affect the body?
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How do fungi cause damage to the body?
How do fungi cause damage to the body?
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In what ways can protozoa cause disease?
In what ways can protozoa cause disease?
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What are the different types of diseases mentioned in the text?
What are the different types of diseases mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
- There are five main groups of micro-organisms: protozoa, algae, bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
- The germ theory states that some diseases are caused by micro-organisms invading the body.
- Koch's postulates must be met to prove that a micro-organism causes a disease.
- Bacteria release toxins and invade tissue, while viruses disrupt the metabolic system of cells.
- Fungi physically damage tissue and may secrete toxins or cause allergic reactions.
- Protozoa can cause disease in many different ways.
- Disease-causing micro-organisms can be transmitted through various methods, including droplet infection, contaminated water or food, and direct contact.
- Reservoirs of infection include human beings, animals, soil, food, water, contaminated objects, and air.
- There are different types of diseases, including human-induced, degenerative, genetic, deficiency, and social diseases.
- Diseases cause the body to function in a non-normal and less efficient manner.
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Test your knowledge on micro-organisms and diseases with this informative quiz! Learn about the five main groups of micro-organisms, the germ theory, and Koch's postulates. Discover how bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa can cause disease and how they can be transmitted. Explore the different types of diseases and their effects on the body. This quiz is perfect for anyone interested in microbiology and public health.
