Microorganisms 5th W

Microorganisms are too ___________ to directly observe.

• large
• small
• rare
• far

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

• big
• sick
• energy
• reproduce

Another word for helpful is

• harmful
• kind
• eager
• beneficial

Microorganisms can be helpful in ways such as producing ___________, making vitamins, and making medications.

• rashes
• cancer
• food
• bad moods

Antibiotics are made to fight against what type of infectious microorganism?

• bacterial
• viral (virus)
• carcinogenic
• pathogenic

Which statement BEST supports the claim that Lactobacillus acidophilus is helpful?

• Lactobacillus acidophilus transport nutrients to cells in the body.
• Lactobacillus acidophilus is made of many different living organisms.
• Lactobacillus acidophilus moves freely between the intestine and other parts of the body.
• Lactobacillus acidophilus helps the digestive system function correctly.

When we forget to wash our hands, or don't wash them properly, we are doing which of the following?

• spreading harmful microbes to other people, or giving them to ourselves by touching our eyes, mouths, noses, etc
• not washing our hands will not spread disease or germs to other people
• spreading both beneficial and harmful microbes to other people

Which of these is harmful?

• yeast
• bacteria in yogurt
• fruit that has molded

How do beneficial microorganisms help in the digestive process?

• breaks down food
• allows the body to absorb food and nutrients
• BOTH A and B

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Harmful microorganisms can be controlled by ________________

• washing with water
• washing hands with soap and water
• not covering your nose when you sneeze
• sharing drinks and food