Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Cells: Bacteria

Bacteria can be helpful to organisms and the environment
● Bacteria are in our digestive system and aid in breaking down and absorbing food. 
● Bacteria are used to make a variety of foods including cheese and yogurt. 
● Bacteria can decompose dead organisms and release those nutrients back into the environment. 


Bacteria can be harmful to organisms and the environment 
● Bacteria can be pathogens and cause diseases like strep throat, food poisoning, and tuberculosis. 
● Bacteria, such as wheat blight can infect plants that are used as crops.



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