Microorganisms : Friend or Foe ?

Name: Microorganisms : Friend or Foe ?
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Microorganisms : Friend and Foe

Created byPrabh Kirpa Classes

Last updated 8/2022

English

What you'll learn

The students will gain an understanding of the different categories of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
They will learn about the role of microorganisms in natural processes such as nitrogen fixation and the nitrogen cycle.
They will learn about the beneficial applications of microorganisms in our lives and also their harmful effects.
Students will explore the use of preservatives in daily life and the safety and importance of vaccines.
They will learn precautions to take while using antibiotics and measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases like tuberculosis.

Course content

3 sections • 6 lectures • 1h 18m total length

Introduction4:50
Q.1. Why should we avoid standing close to a tuberculosis patient while he/she is coughing?
Q.2. Some people fear that vaccines can be dangerous as it contains microbes itself. Please discuss and remove the fear.
Q.3. What is fermentation?
Q.4. Name the preservatives used in kitchen on daily basis.
Q.5. What is the commercial use of yeast?
Q.6. Whether we should use antibiotics in cold and flu?
Q.7. What is pasteurisation?
Q.8. Why oil is used while making mango pickles?
Q.9. Name the vaccine which is used against Tuberculosis.
Q.10. What is nitrogen fixation?
Q.11. What is nitrogen cycle?
Q.12. Viruses also infect animals. Give examples.
Q.13. A disease that can spread through direct contact with infected person. Give example.
Q.14. Define pathogens. How do they enter our body?
Q.15. Which microorganism is the cause of malaria ?
Q.16 : Name few diseases caused by viruses.
Q. 17. Write name of some diseases caused by bacteria.
Q.18. Which microorganisms are unicellular ?
Q.19: Name some multicellular microorganisms.
Q.20. What are antibodies ?

Important Questions/Answers13:00
Q.1. Why should we avoid standing close to a tuberculosis patient while he/she is coughing?
Q.2. Some people fear that vaccines can be dangerous as it contains microbes itself. Please discuss and remove the fear.
Q.3. What is fermentation?
Q.4. Name the preservatives used in kitchen on daily basis.
Q.5. What is the commercial use of yeast?
Q.6. Whether we should use antibiotics in cold and flu?
Q.7. What is pasteurisation?
Q.8. Why oil is used while making mango pickles?
Q.9. Name the vaccine which is used against Tuberculosis.
Q.10. What is nitrogen fixation?
Important Questions/Answers10:01
Q.11. What is nitrogen cycle?
Q.12. Viruses also infect animals. Give examples.
Q.13. A disease that can spread through direct contact with infected person. Give example.
Q.14. Define pathogens. How do they enter our body?
Q.15. Which microorganism is the cause of malaria ?
Q.16 : Name few diseases caused by viruses.
Q. 17. Write name of some diseases caused by bacteria.
Q.18. Which microorganisms are unicellular ?
Q.19: Name some multicellular microorganisms.
Q.20. What are antibodies ?
Important Questions/Answers25:08
Q.21. Name some diseases which can be prevented by vaccination.
Q.22. Name the disease for which oral drops are given as vaccination.
Q.23: What is non-biological nitrogen fixation?
Q.24. What are biological nitrogen fixers?
Q.25: What are communicable diseases?
Q.26: Name two carriers of disease-causing microbes.
Q.27: How are cholera and typhoid transmitted?
Q.28: Which microorganism causes foot and mouth disease of cattle?
Q.29: Name one plant disease caused by bacteria and its mode of transmission.
Q.30: What is meant by food poisoning?
Q.31: What are preservatives?
Q.32. How are pickles preserved?
Q.33. Name three habitats of microorganisms.
Q.34. What is a vaccine? Why is it important to vaccinate small children?
Q.35. Give full form of ORS.
Q.36. What is vaccination?
Q.37. How are viruses different from other microorganisms?
Q.38: Why do we use oil and vinegar to preserve vegetables and fruits?
Q.39: Can you store pickles in iron containers? Why?
Q.40: Why ORS should be given to the patients suffering from cholera?
Q.41: How can we control the spread of malaria or dengue?
Q.42: Why are viruses considered to be on the borderline between living
organisms and non-living things?

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Description

This course provides an overview of the different categories of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and their impact on our lives. Students will learn about the major groups of microorganisms, including unicellular and multicellular types, and their roles in natural processes like nitrogen fixation and the nitrogen cycle. We will also understand the meaning of nitrogen fixation and nitrogen cycle.

The course examines both the beneficial uses of microorganisms, such as in fermentation, pasteurization, and the production of antibiotics, as well as their harmful effects, including diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens.

We will learn the meaning of fermentation and pasteurisation and what are the various perservatives which are used in kitchen on daily basis. We will also discuss and remove the fear of some people regarding the safety of vaccines. The course also discusses precautions to be taken while using antibiotics and why should we avoid standing close to a tuberculosis patient while they are coughing?

Students will explore concepts like antibodies, pathogens, and the role of microorganisms in the environment. By the end of the course, learners will have a comprehensive understanding of the significance of microorganisms, their applications, and how to manage their risks effectively in everyday life.

Who this course is for:

Students who are interested to learn about the usefulness and harmful effects of microorganisms.

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 5min

Important Questions/Answers3 lectures • 48min

NCERT QUESTIONS2 lectures • 26min

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