Bacteria Quiz

What are bacteria?

• Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that can be found in various environments.

• Bacteria are multicellular organisms

• Bacteria are plants

• Bacteria are not living organisms

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Which of the following is not a type of bacteria?

• Virus

• Algae

• Fungus

• Protozoa

What is the shape of most bacteria?

• Most bacteria are shaped like cubes

• Most bacteria are shaped like rods or spheres.

• Most bacteria are shaped like triangles

• Most bacteria are shaped like stars

Where can bacteria be found?

• Bacteria can only be found in outer space

• Bacteria can be found in various places such as soil, water, air, and inside the human body.

• Bacteria can only be found in deep ocean trenches

• Bacteria can only be found in desserts

Which of the following is a beneficial bacteria?

• Escherichia coli

• Lactobacillus

• Salmonella

• Streptococcus

What is the role of bacteria in the environment?

• The role of bacteria in the environment is to decompose organic matter, fix nitrogen, and help in nutrient cycling.

• Bacteria play no significant role in the environment

• The role of bacteria in the environment is to produce oxygen through photosynthesis

• Bacteria in the environment primarily serve as a food source for larger organisms

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What is an example of a harmful bacteria?

• Lactobacillus

• Streptococcus

• Bifidobacterium

• E. coli

What is the main difference between bacteria and viruses?

• The main difference is that bacteria and viruses both require a host cell to replicate

• The main difference is that bacteria are single-celled organisms that can live independently, while viruses are not considered living organisms and require a host cell to replicate.

• The main difference is that bacteria and viruses are both multicellular organisms

• The main difference is that bacteria and viruses are both considered living organisms

What is antibiotic resistance?

• Antibiotic resistance is the ability of fungi to resist the effects of an antibiotic.

• Antibiotic resistance is the ability of viruses to resist the effects of an antibiotic.

• Antibiotic resistance is the ability of bacteria to enhance the effects of an antibiotic.

• Antibiotic resistance is the ability of bacteria to resist the effects of an antibiotic.

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How can we prevent the spread of bacteria?

• We can prevent the spread of bacteria by not covering our mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing

• We can prevent the spread of bacteria by practicing good hygiene, such as washing hands regularly, cleaning surfaces, and covering mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing.

• We can prevent the spread of bacteria by sharing personal items with others

• We can prevent the spread of bacteria by never washing our hands