Microorganisms

What can most microorganisms be seen with?

• The human eye

• A microscope

• A telescope

Which of these statements about microorganisms is NOT true?

• They reproduce (make more of themselves)

• They feed and grow

• They are all harmful

What is yeast used for?

• To cure measles

• To make bread rise

• To cure a cold

• To make penicillin

Why should you wash your hands?

• To stop mould from growing

• To stop the spread of bacteria

Which of these is NOT caused by a microorganism?

• Chickenpox

• Tooth decay

• A broken leg

• Ringworm

Which of these microorganisms is useful?

• Bacteria that turns milk into yoghurt

• Measles

• Athlete's Foot

• E.Coli found on raw meat.

Which of these microorganisms is harmful (tick more than one)

• Bacteria found in blue cheese

• Yeast

• Bacteria on raw meat

• Step bacteria

What word would you use to describe this lesson and learning about microorganisms?