Microbes: Bacteria & Viruses

Which of the following is TRUE about Bacteria

• Bacteria can easily be seen with the human eye

• Bacteria have multiple cells

• All bacteria are Non-living

• Bacteria are single-celled organisms

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Hernando has a bacterial eye infection that won't go away. His doctor wants to prescribe him something to help. Should his doctor give him antibiotics or a vaccine?

• Antibiotics

• Vaccine

Explain one reason why bacteria or viruses are so challenging to get rid of.

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True or False: ALL bacteria is bad for you

• True

• False

Which are microscopic organisms that takeover cells and inject their DNA?

• Bacteria

• Viruses

Which of these is a reason why bacteria are helpful?

• Help develop the immune system

• Help supply Vitamin K and Biotin

• Help your digestive system

• All of these

Microbes cannot be seen without a microscope.

• True

• False

Antibiotics are commonly used to fight viruses.

• True

• False

How many microbes are there in the world according to what we learned?

• Trillions upon trillions

• Billions

• Millions

• Thousands

Which of the following is NOT a way pathogens are transmitted to people?

• Sneezing & Shaking Hands

• Telephones & Doorknobs

• Contaminated Food & Insect Bites

• All are ways to transmit pathogens