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WorksheetsMicroorganisms
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 22mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Are microorganisms helpful or harmful?
a)
Helpful
b)
Harmful
c)
Both
d)
Neither
2.
Yogurt contains harmful bacteria.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Which two examples below are helpful bacteria?
a)
Medicine and Cherry Coke
b)
Yogurt and bread
c)
Salmonella and E. Coli
d)
Water and germs
4.
Algae and plankton are helpful microorganisms.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Harmful bacteria produces cheese.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Yeast makes bread, rolls and cakes rise.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
What is Penicillin (medicine) made from?
a)
Water
b)
Sugar
c)
Mold
d)
Algae
8.
Mold helps dead things (plants, animals)...
a)
Grow
b)
Decay
c)
Sleep
d)
Reproduce
9.
Some fungus can provide food.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Salmonella and E. Coli can be found on ________________ and ________________ so it is important to cook all meat to kill bacteria.
a)
Waffles and scrambled eggs
b)
Broccoli and steamed corn
c)
Eggs and raw chicken
d)
Sushi and Toaster Strudel
11.
Helpful bacteria can sometimes cause Strep Throat.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Harmful viruses can cause:
a)
Colds
b)
Influenza
c)
Both of the above
d)
Neither of the above
13.
Fungi can cause skin diseases and kill crops.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Examples of fungi can include:
a)
Warts and zits
b)
Sneezing and itching
c)
Headaches and hand cramps
d)
Ringworm and athlete's foot
15.
A piece of bread has a tiny spot of mold growing on it. Is it safe to eat?
a)
Yes
b)
No
16.
Microorganisms can be found:
a)
The the ocean, inside and outside your body
b)
On plants and animals
c)
In medicine and your food
d)
All of the above
17.
Toxic algae is:
a)
Helpful
b)
Harmful
c)
Both
d)
Neither
18.
Anti-bacterial means:
a)
active against bacteria.
b)
feeds bacteria and helps it grow.
c)
has no effect on bacteria.
d)
sometimes works against bacteria, but not always.
19.
Anti-bacterial agents can include:
a)
creams, lotions, water
b)
hot water, soap,
c)
lotion, soap, cold water
d)
tissues, hand sanitizer, soap
20.
_________________ bacteria are in your _________________ to help digest food.
a)
Helpful; throat
b)
Helpful; stomach
c)
Harmful; esophagus
d)
Harmful; lungs
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