Microorganisms Quiz

How do bacteria obtain nutrients?

• From sunlight

• From their environments

• From other bacteria

• From the air

Viruses are considered to be:

• Living organisms

• Non-living entities

• Full cells

• Bacteria

What is the primary difference between viruses and bacteria?

• Viruses are larger than bacteria

• Bacteria are not cells

• Viruses are not full cells

• Bacteria do not have genetic material

What are protozoa?

• Multi-celled organisms

• One-celled organisms

• Viruses

• Fungi

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of protozoa?

• One-celled

• Contains a nucleus

• Bigger than bacteria

• Multicellular

Protozoa are similar to which of the following?

• Viruses

• Plant and animal cells

• Fungi

• Algae

What type of organisms are protozoa compared to in the text?

• Fungi

• Algae

• Bacteria

• Viruses

What do algae contain that is essential for photosynthesis?

• Mitochondria

• Chlorophyll

• Ribosomes

• Cellulose

Which type of microorganism is single-celled and can cause diseases like malaria?

• Protozoa

• Bacteria

• Algae

• Virus

Which microorganism is known for its role in fermentation and decomposition?

• Bacteria

• Algae

• Virus

• Protozoa