Microorganisms Intro

Microorganisms Intro

Multiple Choice

Both __________ and ___________ are a type of fungus

• mold, viruses

• bacteria, mold

• viruses, yeast

• mushrooms, mold

Multiple Choice

Which of these microorganisms is considered harmful? 

• Bacteria in yogurt
• Fungus in antibiotics
• Yeast in bread
• Mold on fruit

Multiple Choice

Yogurt and cheese  can be produced from ___________.

• Bacteria
• Virus
• Protozoa
• Algae

Multiple Choice

Which microorganisms listed below can be harmful?

• bacteria

• fungi

• protists

• all of the above

Multiple Choice

Yeast makes bread, rolls and cakes rise.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

A piece of bread has a tiny spot of mold growing on it. Is it safe to eat?

• Yes
• No

Multiple Choice

Yeast makes bread, rolls and cakes rise.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

Yogurt contains harmful bacteria.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

Which is not an example of a harmful microorganism?

• Mold growing on a kitchen sponge
• Bacteria found in yogurt
• Bacteria that causes turberculosis
• Salmonella on uncooked chicken

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true?

• All microorganisms are bad
• All microorganisms are good
• Some microorganisms are harmful, while some can be helpful
• Microorganisms are too small to do anything to anyone

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a harmful microorganism?

• Fungi used as antibiotics
• Ecoli on food that makes people sick
• Bacteria found in yogurt.
• Microorganisms helping dead matter to decay

Multiple Choice

Which disease is not caused by bacteria?

• Strep throat
• Pneumonia
• Food poisoning
• Influenza (the Flu)

Multiple Choice

Are microorganisms helpful or harmful?

• Helpful
• Harmful
• Both
• Neither

Multiple Select

What are examples of HELPFUL microorganisms?

• Bacteria helps cows digest grass

• bacteria that help termites digest wood

• Turn milk into cheese and yogurt.

• Yeast to make dough rise

Multiple Choice

What is the main job of our immune system?

• It protects us from illness.

• It helps us to digest food.

• It makes antibiotics.

• It helps us repair cavities.

Multiple Choice

Both __________ and ___________ are a type of fungus

• mold, viruses

• bacteria, mold

• viruses, yeast

• mushrooms, mold