Microorganisms

Most microorganisms cannot be seen without a

• telescope

• microscope

• periscope

• magnifying glass

Why should cooked and uncooked food be stored separately?

• because bacteria only like cooked food

• to stop bacteria from spreading to one another

• because bacteria only like uncooked food

Which two of the following conditions are not caused by a microorganism?

• Salmonella

• Sprained Ankle

• Bruised Elbow

• Flu

What does an antibiotic do?

• it kills viruses

• it causes diseases such as malaria

• it kills all microorganisms

• it kills bacteria

True or False: Microorganisms are living things

• True

• False

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Is bacteria that decomposes dead leaves and animals harmful or helpful?

• Harmful

• Helpful

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Are microorganisms that cause diseases and sicknesses like chicken pox and malaria harmful or helpful?

• Harmful

• Helpful

Is mold that grows on fruit and other foods that are left out harmful or helpful?

• Harmful

• Helpful

True or False: All microorganisms are harmful

• True

• False

Which microorganism is responsible for turning the water in this swimming pool green?

• Bacteria

• Chlorine

• Algae

• Seaweed

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