Microbes

• Science
• Secondary Education
• Age 13

Microbes

Microorganisms- Friend and Foe

Applications of microorganisms in medicine

Are microbes useful in the field of medicine

YES

NO

Uses of microorganisms in the field of medicine

CASE STUDY 1
Define antibiotics

CASE STUDY 2
Analyze the role of vaccines in preventing infectious diseases

CASE STUDY 3
Evaluate the benefits and limitations of probiotics in maintaining digestive health.

CASE STUDY 4 Explore the role of biopharmaceuticals, such as genetically engineered insulin, in the treatment of genetic disorders like diabetes mellitus.

CASE STUDY 5: Discuss the causes of fungal infections, preventive measures, and the importance of prompt treatment with antifungal medications.

Spyrogyra is

1. An algae
2. A fungi
3. A protozoa
4. A bacteria

Mushroom belongs to

1. Algae
2. Virus
3. Fungi
4. None of these

Which microorganism is used in the production of the antibiotic penicillin?

1. Escherichia coli
2. Saccharomyces cerevisiae
3. Penicillium notatum
4. Bacillus subtilis

Which bacteria is commonly used in the production of insulin through genetic engineering?

1. Streptococcus pneumoniae
2. Escherichia coli
3. Lactobacillus acidophilus
4. Staphylococcus aureus

Probiotics, which are beneficial for gut health, mainly consist of which type of microorganisms?

1. Viruses
2. Bacteria
3. Fungi
4. Algae

How do microorganisms shape environmental processes and influence human health?