Bacteria

BIOLOGY SBI 3U0

They are everywhere. You can't see them without a microscope, but you've had encounters with them from the moment you were born. They are found all over the earth in various habitats. They produce products of benefit to humans naturally or after being genetically engineered. They are also the cause of many diseases in humans, animals and plants.

In this unit you will leave the safety of the classroom and my exciting lectures. You will venture out into cyberspace and learn a lot more about bacteria then you would be able to from just my notes and the text. You will learn the basics in a more entertaining way and you'll be able to find the most upto date information on bacteria, their benefit to mankind and the suffering that they can cause. As you go to the links that I have compiled you should take brief notes on bacterial structure, growth, benefits to mankind and the diseases they cause. Later on in the unit you will be getting into groups and researching one of those diseases and presenting the information to the class. Keep this in mind as you read.

When you've visited all the sites you will be given a test to see how much you've learned. You are free to go to other sites besides the ones listed below. However, I have checked all of the ones on this page and found them to be very good. Some have valuable information while others have great pictures, and others are just plain fun!

Oh yeah, last but not least, don't forget to have FUN , after all, you're not in Ms. Bilic's classroom now!

Introduction to Bacteria
Excellent general information!
Ever wonder how big a bacterium is?
Here bacteria sizes are compared to various cells, viruses and even the human sperm!
How bacteria move
How a bacterium grows?
Bacteria can double in a matter of minutes! Why then are we not knee deep in them?
Streptococcus
A bacteria that kills white blood cells
Ulcer causing bacteria
Did you think ulcers were caused by stress? Well some are caused by bacteria!
How Penicillin Kills Bacteria
Allergy and mites
How antibodies are produced

The Rise of Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
You must read this one!

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