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WorksheetsMicroorganisms
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 34mins
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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.
Mold helps dead things (plants, animals)...
a)
Grow
b)
Decay
c)
Sleep
d)
Reproduce
6.
Some fungus can provide food.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
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
8.
Harmful viruses can cause:
a)
Colds
b)
Influenza
c)
Both of the above
d)
Neither of the above
9.
Examples of fungi can include:
a)
Warts and zits
b)
Sneezing and itching
c)
Headaches and hand cramps
d)
Ringworm and athlete's foot
10.
A piece of bread has a tiny spot of mold growing on it. Is it safe to eat?
a)
Yes
b)
No
11.
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
12.
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.
13.
_________________ bacteria are in your _________________ to help digest food.
a)
Helpful; throat
b)
Helpful; stomach
c)
Harmful; esophagus
d)
Harmful; lungs
14.
H1N1 flu is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the influenza A (H1N1) virus. The symptoms of H1N1 flu are listed in the box below. An antiviral agent administered within 48 hours of the appearance of symptoms can reduce the severity of the illness.
Why is it important to administer an antiviral agent to an infected person within 48 hours of the appearance of symptoms?
a)
The H1N1 virus is dormant in cells.
b)
The H1N1 virus multiplies quickly
c)
The H1N1 virus does not mutate.
d)
The H1N1 virus is transmitted through a vector host, such as a mosquito.
15.
Which is a true statement?
a)
All microorganisms are harmful.
b)
All microorganisms are beneficial.
c)
Some microorganisms are harmful while others are beneficial.
d)
Microorganisms are beneficial only to humans.
16.
Most microorganisms cannot be seen without a...
a)
microscope
b)
magnifying lens
c)
telescope
d)
x-ray machine
17.
What is a way that you can protect yourself from microorganisms that can live on food?
a)
Store uncooked meats in a refrigerator or freezer.
b)
Wash hands with soap and water before and after handling food.
c)
Cook chicken and other raw meats thoroughly.
d)
All of the above
18.
What is a cell?
a)
Cells that work together to perform a task
b)
A kind of microorganisms shaped like rods, spirals, or balls
c)
The basic unit and structure of all living things
d)
Groups of tissues in the body
19.
Some fungus can provide food.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
Probiotics are an example of ....
a)
A microorganisms that can make people sic
b)
A microorganism that lives in the ocean
c)
An example of bacteria and all bacteria is harmful
d)
an example of live bacteria and yeast that is helpful to humans by aiding in the digestion of food
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