Bacteria Quiz

All the microorganisms that live in a particular environment, such as a human body.

• bacteria
• microbiome
• scale

Tiny organisms that are made of a single cell

• microbiome
• cell
• bacteria

Where can microorganisms like bacteria live?

• on skin
• in your gut
• in your nose and mouth
• all of the above

An environment and the organisms living there is called a

• cell
• bacteria
• biome

How can harmful bacteria invade the human microbiome?

• through cuts, food, and air we breathe
• through food only
• through cuts only

Which of the following statements are true about antibiotics?

• They kill harmful bacteria
• They kill helpful bacteria
• Both statements are true

C. jejuni and Salmonella can cause

• a cough, cold, and fever
• diarrhea and vomiting
• all of the above

Which bacteria caused Patient 23 to get sick?

• C.jejuni
• Salmonella
• none of the above

What happened in Week 3 for Patient 23?

• Nothing. His gut bacteria is the same.
• A different bacteria showed up in his gut microbiome.
• He took antibiotics

If patient 23 took antibiotics, what would happen to his gut bacteria?

• Both the good and bad bacteria would be killed
• Only the bad bacteria would be killed.
• Only the good bacteria would be killed.