Microorganisms Review

Another name for a microorganism is ____________________________

• microscope
• microbe
• microprocessor
• microchip

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What describes the relationship of microorganisms to humans?

• helpful only
• harmful only
• both helpful and harmful
• neither helpful nor harmful

Viruses need to be inside a living thing, like a plant, animal or person, to grow and reproduce. Diseases caused by viruses usually spread easily from one person to another. Chickenpox, measles and influenza are caused by viruses.

• beneficial
• harmful

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Which is not caused by a microorganism?

• Salmonella

• Sprained Ankle

• Tooth Decay

Some microorganisms are harmful when they enter other living things and cause the living things to get _____________.

• Big

• Reproduce

• Sick

• Energy

Fungi causes _____________.

• mold on cheese

• ringworm

• athlete's foot

• all of the above

Which microorganism does a baker add to bread to make it rise?

• penicillin

• phytoplankton

• mold

• yeast

Where would be the best place to look for HARMFUL microorganisms?

• grain of sand
• plant roots
• yogurt
• piece of rotting fruit

Which is NOT a microorganism?

• germs
• viruses
• fungi
• dust

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