Microorganisms

Which two examples below are helpful bacteria?

• Medicine and Cherry Coke
• Yogurt and bread
• Salmonella and E. Coli
• Water and germs

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is Penicillin (medicine) made from?

• Water
• Sugar
• Mold
• Algae

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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 

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Harmful viruses can cause:

• Colds
• Influenza
• Both of the above
• Neither of the above

Fungi can cause skin diseases and kill crops.

• True
• False

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Examples of fungi can include:

• Warts and zits
• Sneezing and itching
• Headaches and hand cramps
• Ringworm and athlete's foot

Microorganisms can be found:

• The the ocean, inside and outside your body
• On plants and animals
• In medicine and your food
• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

_________________ bacteria are in your _________________ to help digest food.

• Helpful; throat
• Helpful; stomach
• Harmful; esophagus
• Harmful; lungs

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

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.