microorganisms

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

• Bacteria
• Virus
• Protist
• Fungi

A preparation of weakened or killed pathogens.

• Bacteria
• Antibiotic Resistance
• Vaccine
• Capsid

A large group of one-celled organisms that sometimes cause disease .

• Virus
• Protist
• Fungi
• Bacteria

Fungi is benefical to us because of the following reason:

• They are a source of oxygen
• They can clean up pollution
• They are a source of antibiotics
• They help to clean run off from waste

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What is true about bacteria?

• Bacteria use photosynthesis to make their own food
• Bacteria can only be found in dirt
• Bacteria is always beneficial
• Bacteria can be used to make certain foods

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

Turberculosis is a disease that was widespread during the turn of the century.  This disease is an example of.....

• A helpful bacteria
• A helpful fungi
• A harmful bacteria
• A harmful probiotic

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

Which is not an example of a helpful microorganism?

• Yeast to help bread rise
• A virus used in a vaccine
• Microbes used to clean oil spills
• Bacteria that causes strep throat

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