Microorganism DG

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

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

What is Penicillin (medicine) made from?

• Water
• Sugar
• Mold
• Algae

What type of disease can you get from fungi?

• measles

• chicken pox

• food poisoning

• athlete's foot

What are vaccines?

• They are similar to genes because they store energy.

• They kill viruses using antibacterial medicine.

• They are injections of weakened or dead viruses.

• They are widespread infections.

Would it be good for your health to kill all of the bacteria in your body?

• No. The harmful bacteria in your body are important for stimulating the immune system.

• Yes. Getting rid of all bacteria in the body would prevent most diseases. This is why doctors use antibiotics.

• No. Many bacteria in your body are beneficial. These beneficial bacteria help your body perform physiological functions, such as digestion.

• Yes. Most bacteria in your body are harmful. Killing all of the bacteria would get rid of these bacteria.

Which of these can be caused by a microorganism?

• tooth decay

• sprained wrist

• broken finger

• paper cut

How do bacteria help our bodies’ function?

• They make our muscles and lungs stronger.

• They help to digest food in the intestines.

• They circulate in our blood and help carry oxygen.

• They make our skin flexible and clean.