S5L4 (Microorganisms)

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What is the role of mold in ecosystems?

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Mold helps in the decay of dead plants and animals, breaking them down and returning nutrients to the soil.

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Name three helpful microorganisms.

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Yeast for bread, algae for oxygen, mold for penicillin.

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How do microorganisms benefit ecosystems?

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Microorganisms break down dead plants and animals, making nutrients available for other living organisms.

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What happens when harmful microorganisms enter living things?

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They can cause the living things to get sick.

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Which of the following is NOT made using helpful microorganisms?

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Steak.

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What is a microorganism?

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A microorganism is a tiny living organism that can only be seen with a microscope.

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Give an example of a beneficial use of yeast.

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Yeast is used in baking bread to help it rise.

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What is penicillin and how is it related to microorganisms?

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Penicillin is an antibiotic made from mold that helps fight bacterial infections.

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What do algae produce that is essential for life on Earth?

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Algae produce oxygen through photosynthesis.

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Why are microorganisms important for soil health?

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They help decompose organic matter, enriching the soil with nutrients.