The Human Microbiome

Questions & Answers
1. Approximately how many microorganisms are inside the human clown?
2. Describe the characteristics of a bacteria cell.
3. Describe the bacteria of our tongue. What are the characteristics and what is their purpose?
4. Describe the mites in an eyelash.  What are their characteristics and what is their purpose?
5.  List 3 important jobs that bacteria can do for our body.
6. List 3 ways bacteria can harm our body.
7. What is an antibiotic and how does it work?
8. How does the antibiotic affect the microbiome?
9. Using the pie chart answer the following questions:
a. Approximately what percentage of bacteria lines the gut to to prevent harmful bacteria from growing there?
b. Approximately what percentage of bacteria helps the body defend itself against disease?
c. Approximately what percentage of bacteria digests molecules in milk?