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What. are. Microbes?. What. Microbes?. are. Microbes are living organisms They are so small we need a microscope to see them They come in different shapes and sizes They are found EVERYWHERE! Some microbes are useful or even good for us Some microbes can make us ill. What. Microbes?.

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  1. What are Microbes?

  2. What Microbes? are • Microbes are living organisms • They are so small we need a microscope to see them • They come in different shapes and sizes • They are found EVERYWHERE! • Some microbes are useful or even good for us • Some microbes can make us ill

  3. What Microbes? are BACTERIA There are three different types of bacteria. They look like: • SpiralsRodsBalls • (Campylobacter)(Lactobacillus) (Staphylococcus) • They are so small that 1000s of bacteria could fit on the full stop at the end of this sentence. • Some bacteria are helpful in cooking, for example, making yogurt and cheese. • Some bacteria are harmful and cause infection. • Bacteria multiply very fast.

  4. What Microbes? are • Influenza • Viruses are even smaller than bacteria and can sometimes live INSIDE bacteria! • Most viruses make us sick. • Diseases like CHICKENPOX and the FLU are caused by viruses. • Viruses are easily spread from one person to another. VIRUSES

  5. What Microbes? are • PenicilliumDermatophyte • Fungi are the largest of all microbes. • Fungi can be found in the air, on plants and in water. • Mould, which grows on bread, is a type of fungi. • Some antibiotics are made by fungi! FUNGI

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