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Microbes. Tayler Telles-Nolan. What are Microbes?. Variety of single or multi cell organisms Very small Can be good or bad for you 5 Types: Bacteria Viruses Fungi Protozoa Algae . http:// www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk / interactives /science/microorganisms/ whatandwhere.asp.
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Microbes Tayler Telles-Nolan
What are Microbes? • Variety of single or multi cell organisms • Very small • Can be good or bad for you • 5 Types: • Bacteria • Viruses • Fungi • Protozoa • Algae http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/science/microorganisms/whatandwhere.asp
Where Do Microbes Live In Our Bodies? • Skin • Digestive System/Stomach • Mouth http://www.typesofbacteria.co.uk/where-do-bacteria-live.html
Positive Effects of Microbes • Help us digest and get the nutrients from the food we eat • Help protect our bodies and our immune system from harmful diseases. http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/germs.html# http://abcnews.go.com/Health/ColdandFluNews/story?id=8167051&page=1
Prevention: Keep your body clean, and dry, use prescribed medication from doctor if needed Negative Effects
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Fun Fact • There are trillions of trillions of trillions of microbes around the Earth. Maybe more! There are way too many to count!