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The Human Microbiome Quiz

Authored by Denise Tate

Science

6th Grade

NGSS covered

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The Human Microbiome Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are microorganisms?

Invisible creatures that threaten the human body

Bacteria that live on the skin

Aliens from a far-off planet

Tiny structures that make up all living things

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do microorganisms live in the human body?

Only in the gut

On the skin and in the gut

In the nose and mouth

Everywhere on and in the body

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the human microbiome?

The environment and organisms living in and on the human body

The number of bacteria in the human body

The harmful bacteria in the human body

The helpful bacteria in the human body

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the weight of the bacteria in the microbiome of an average human?

2 to 5 pounds

10 to 20 pounds

50 to 100 pounds

More than 100 pounds

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do bacteria in the gut help with?

Breaking down food

Protecting the body from infection

Repairing the gut

Causing food poisoning

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when a person takes antibiotics?

Helpful bacteria grow back immediately

Harmful bacteria are killed

The microbiome remains unchanged

The microbiome changes

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes food poisoning?

Poisoned food

Infection with harmful bacteria

Spoiled food

Breathing polluted air

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