Micro-organism
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
A type of micro-organism called Euglena.
A micro-organism is a living creature so small that it cannot be seen with the eyes.
About Micro-organisms
- There are millions of types of micro-organism.
- Some micro-organisms are good for us. They live in our digestive system and help digest food.
- Some micro-organisms can make us ill. They can cause infections, rashes and sickness.
- We use certain micro-organisms to make foods. Cheese and yoghurt are made by adding micro-organisms to milk. Bread and alcohol are all made by adding micro-organisms to sugary food.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A micro-organism is a unicellular organism.
About Micro-organisms
- There are millions of types of micro-organism.
- Some micro-organisms are good for us. They live in our digestive system and help digest food.
- Some micro-organisms can make us ill. They can cause infections, rashes and sickness.
- Some common micro-organisms you should know:
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A micro-organism is a unicellular organism.
About Micro-organisms
- There are millions of types of micro-organism.
- Some micro-organisms are good for us. They live in our digestive system and help digest food.
- Some micro-organisms can make us ill. They can cause infections, rashes and sickness.
- Some common micro-organisms you should know:
References
AQA
- Microorganisms, page 122, GCSE Physics; Student Book, Collins, AQA
- Microorganisms, page 269, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA
- Microorganisms, page 330, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA
- Microorganisms, page 46, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Microorganisms, pages 278, 308-309, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA
- Microorganisms; culturing, pages 17, 18, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA