Bacteria in Science

What are bacteria?

• Bacteria are viruses.

• Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms.

• Bacteria are plants.

• Bacteria are multicellular organisms.

How do bacteria reproduce?

• Mitosis

• Budding

• Meiosis

• Binary fission

What role do bacteria play in the environment?

• Bacteria decompose organic matter, fix nitrogen, and aid in nutrient cycling.

• Bacteria are not present in the environment and do not impact ecosystems

• Bacteria produce oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide, and regulate climate

• Bacteria are multicellular organisms, photosynthesize, and reproduce sexually

How do bacteria affect human health?

• Bacteria can affect human health by causing infections, producing toxins, and disrupting the body's normal functions.

• Bacteria have no impact on human health

• Bacteria only affect animals, not humans

• Bacteria can improve human health by boosting immunity

What are some common types of bacteria?

• Bacillus banana

• Pseudomonas watermelon

• Clostridium apple

• Escherichia coli (E. coli), Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Salmonella enterica, Mycobacterium tuberculosis

How do antibiotics work against bacteria?

• Antibiotics make bacteria resistant

• Antibiotics target specific components or processes unique to bacteria, disrupting their normal functions and leading to bacterial cell death.

• Antibiotics enhance bacterial growth

• Antibiotics have no effect on bacteria

What is the difference between good and bad bacteria?

• Good bacteria are beneficial, bad bacteria can cause harm.

• Good bacteria are harmful, bad bacteria are beneficial.

• Good bacteria are not beneficial, bad bacteria are not harmful.

• Good bacteria cause harm, bad bacteria are beneficial.

How do bacteria obtain energy?

• Through telekinesis

• By consuming rocks

• By absorbing sunlight directly through their skin

• Through metabolic processes like fermentation, respiration, and photosynthesis.

What are some ways to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria?

• Implement proper hand hygiene, cook food thoroughly, prevent cross-contamination, disinfect surfaces, and maintain good personal hygiene.

• Wash hands with cold water only

• Use the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables

• Leave food out at room temperature for extended periods

How do bacteria adapt to different environments?

• Through photosynthesis, respiration, and fermentation.

• Through mutation, conjugation, transformation, and transduction.