Microbes and Decomposition  FBISD Austin HS Forensics

Microbes and Decomposition FBISD Austin HS Forensics

12th Grade

14 Qs

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Microbes and Decomposition  FBISD Austin HS Forensics

Microbes and Decomposition FBISD Austin HS Forensics

Assessment

Quiz

Science

12th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

NGSS
MS-LS2-3, HS-LS2-6, MS-LS2-4

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14 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

yes

yes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During a forensic science class, Kai was asked to explain what the necrobiome is. What should Kai say?

The community of microorganisms that live in, on and around a decomposing body

The process of autolysis in a dead body

The distinct odorous gases produced during decomposition

The DNA signatures of host-associated microbes found in the soil

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After Ethan passes away, what happens to the microbes in his body?

They die along with him

They continue to live on and play a role in recycling his body

They become dormant and wait for the next host

They adapt to the harsh environment of the soil

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During a biology class, Samuel was curious about the Clostridia class of microbes which sprea through the organs and aids in the process of putrefaction. Which microbes is he curious about?

Clostridia

Nitrifying microbes

Decomposer microbes

Host-associated microbes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when your microbes enter the soil after decomposition?

They die off due to the harsh environment

They coalesce with the native soil microbes

They become dormant and wait for the next host

They adapt to the stable, warm environment inside your body

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do host-associated microbes play in decomposition?

They enhance nitrogen cycling

They convert large nitrogen-containing molecules into ammonium

They convert ammonium into nitrate

They increase decomposition rates

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the core process in all ecosystems that involves the recycling of nutrients from detritus?

Nitrogen cycle

Carbon cycle

Decomposition

Nutrient cycle

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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