The Good and the Bad
Microbes can only be seen through
a microscope. Most are friendly, but
some microbes can make us sick.
BACTERIA These are
one-celled organisms
that multiply quickly
into large groups.
FUNGI These
are multicellular
organisms, like mould,
mildew, and yeast.
VIRUSES On their
own, these aren't living
things. They are made
of proteins that need
another cell, called a
host, to survive.
CALL THE PROS! One
group of healthy microbes
are known as probiotics.
These beneficial bacteria
and yeasts may reduce
inflammation and allergies.
They also help fight off
germs that want to live in
and on our bodies!
PARASITES These are
like tiny plants and animals.
They move into a body
and feed off nutrients from
their new host.
TEXT:
JOHN
CROSSINGHAM
CONSULTANT:
IAN
BRASG,
HUMBER
RIVER
HEALTH
ILLUSTRATIONS:
SUHARU
OGAWA
GERMS!
These
are
microbes
that
cause
illness.
There
are
four
types.
MICROBE
MARVELS
Get
to
know
these
teeny-tiny
living
things.
HELPERS!
Most
microbes
are
not
germs
and
can
actually
benefit
our
bodies.
20 OWL December 2024
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