Year 11 Biology: Micro-organisms 1.3

• describe the features of typical bacteria and fungi and discuss their roles.
• discuss the useful roles of micro-organisms in important processes such as:
  • food production
  • medicine production
  • decomposition
• discuss the impacts of harmful micro-organisms on plants, animals and ecosystems. e.g.
  • disease
  • food spoilage
  • decomposition
• explain how diseases are spread and how humans respond to them, including:
  • how diseases are transmitted.
  • how the body defends against pathogens.
  • what vaccination is and how it works.
• discuss methods of controlling micro-organisms, including:
  • chemicals such as disinfectants, antibiotics and antiseptics.
  • environmental controls.
  • practical measures.
• discuss the effects of genetic mutation on chemical resistance.

Student Workbook: 100 pages
Teacher’s Guide: 100 pages (available to purchase with a class set)
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