Microorganisms 2

Most microorganisms cannot be seen without a...

• microscope
• magnifying lens
• telescope
• x-ray machine

Which is a true statement?

• All microorganisms are harmful.
• All microorganisms are beneficial.
• Some microorganisms are harmful while others are beneficial.
• Microorganisms are beneficial only to humans.

What is a way that you can protect yourself from microorganisms that can live on food?

• Store uncooked meats in a refrigerator or freezer. 
• Wash hands with soap and water before and after handling food.
• Cook chicken and other raw meats thoroughly.
• All of the above

Which best describes where you would find microorganisms?

• in ponds, lakes, and oceans.
• in animals, plants, and humans.
• on food that has rotted.
• everywhere around us.

Salmonella and E. Coli can be found on ________________ and ________________ so it is important to cook all meat to kill bacteria.

• waffles and scrambled eggs
• broccoli and steamed corn
• eggs and raw chicken
• sushi and Toaster Strudel 

Microorganisms can be found:

• in the ocean, inside and outside your body
• on plants and animals
• in medicine and your food
• All of the above

A tiny, nonliving particle that invades and then reproduces inside a living cell.

• Bacteria
• Virus
• Protist
• Fungi

Yogurt and cheese  can be produced from ___________.

• Bacteria
• Virus
• Protozoa
• Algae

The smallest microorganism on earth is known as  _____________

• a virus
• bacteria
• algae
• fungi

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