Bacteria

Bacteria are prokaryotes which means they

• have a nucleus on their capsule
• do not contain a nucleus
• can live in environments with and without oxygen

 Bacteria that help break down dead material in the environment are called 

• vaccines
• decomposers
• oats

True or False: Some types of bacteria eat and clean up oil spills

• True
• False

A disease causing organism

• pathogen
• poison
• vaccine

Strep throat is caused by 

• bacteria
• virus

The flu is caused by

• bacteria
• virus

Bacteria are only found in dirty places

• True
• False

Bacteria can only be spread through coughing

• False
• True

Process that sterilizes bacteria so it is safe to eat

• pasteurization
• boiling
• juliette

Which statement about bacteria is true?

• Bacteria help you breath
• Bacteria help you digest your food
• Bacteria help add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere
• All bacteria need sunlight to make food