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WorksheetsUnit C: Microbiology and Disease (Eagles)
Total questions: 82
Worksheet time: 41mins
infectious
a widespread outbreak of a disease
free of microbes
gel-like medium
disease that is caused by a germ and can spread
contagious
animal that spreads disease-causing germs
infectious disease passes by physical contact from one person to another
mass of microbes growing on a lab medium
medicine used to treat bacterial infections
carrier
a person that is infected with a disease bu doesn't show symptoms
free of microbes
animal that spreads disease-causing germs
medicine used to treat bacterial infections
epidemic
free of microbes
a widespread outbreak of a disease
mass of microbes growing on a lab medium
medicine used to treat bacterial infections
epidemiologists
scientist who trace the spread of a disease through a population
medicine used to treat bacterial infections
used to prevent infectious disease
disease that is caused by a germ and can spread
quarantine
free of microbes
gel-like medium
isolate people with an infectious disease
a widespread outbreak of a disease
vector
gel-like medium
container used for growing microbes
animal that spreads disease-causing germs
a person that is infect with a disease but doesn't show symptoms
petri dish
free of microbes
containers used for growing microbes
susbtance on which microbes are grown
mass of microbes growing on a lab medium
sterile
gel-like medium
mass of microbes growing on a lab medium
free of microbes
disease that is caused by a germ and can spread
medium
substance on which microbes are grown
disease that is caused by a germ and can spread
free of microbes
a widespread outbreak of a disease
agar
gel-like medium (used in the lab)
group of microbes that usually grown from a single cell
mass of microbes growing on a lab medium
animal that spreads disease-causing germs
colony
a widespread out break of a disease
disease that is caused by a germ and can spread
group of microbes that usually grow from a single cell
mass of microbes growing on a lab medium
culture
mass of microbes growing on a lab medium
medicine used to treat bacterial infections
a widespread outbreak of a disease
animal that spreads disease-causing germs
antibiotic
used to prevent infections diseases
medicine used to treat bacterial infections
ability of some microbes to withstand the killing action of antibiotics
a widespread outbreak of a disease
vaccination
medicine used to treat bacterial infections
used to prevent infectious diseases
container used for growing microbes
mass of microbes growing on a lab medium
resistance
isolate people with an infectious disease
free of microbes
ability of some microbes to withstand the killing action of antibiotics
mass of microbes growing on a lab medium
Typhoid Mary was a carrier.
True
False
Choose 2 examples of an infectious disease.
leprosy
asthma
bubonic plague
diabetes
The germ theory states that germs cause infectious diseases.
True
False
The microscope was important in discovering the cause of infectious diseases.
True
False
Microscopes enabled scientists to see the _____________________ that cause infectious diseases.
people
animals
germs/microbes
antibiotics
Can you draw the human cheek cell, onion cell, elodea cell and amoeba? Do you know the difference in cell shape? Can you label at least three cell structures on each sketch?
Yes - I'm awesome at this and could do it on the test if asked
No - I should probably study this!
Bacteria have a nucleus.
True - they do have a nucleus
False - they do not have a nucleus
What are the inputs of cellular respiration? (Choose TWO)
Oxygen
Water
Carbon Dioxide
Nutrients
What do cells obtain from respiration?
food
nutrients
oxygen
energy
Where in a cell does respiration occur?
nucleus
stems
mitochondria
molecules
What waste is produced during respiration?
oxygen
carbon dioxide
food
nutrients
What is the function of the cell membrane?
controls the food in a cell
controls what enters and exits a cell
controls the temperature of the cell
controls the brain
Cells must absorb _____________________ and _________________ and release __________________ to function properly.
carbon dioxide , food , waste
oxygen , nutrients , waste
oxygen , waste , nutrients
food , nutrients , waste
It is important for particles to be able to pass through the cell membrane.
True
False
Why are people made of many small cells instead of just a few large cells?
small cells are more efficient = faster transport
small cells are less efficient = slower transport
Choose ALL of the structures below that are common in a cell.
cell membrane
nucleus
cytoplasm
mitochondria
Why is the nucleus an important part of most cells? (choose TWO)
it's not important at all
because it directs all cell activities
it contains the genetic information
it holds all of the food
What type of organism does NOT contain a nucleus?
mitochondira
bacteria
organelle
molecule
What do mitochondria use to produce energy for a cell? (Choose TWO)
oxygen
carbon dioxide
water
nutrients
What is the process called when mitochondria use oxygen and nutrients to produce energy for a cell?
transportation
respiration
reproduction
transformation
single cell, nucleus, specialized structures for movement
protist
virus
bacteria
protist and bacteria
not a cell; does not grow or reproduce independently
protist
virus
bacteria
protist and bacteria
single cell, no nucleus, can be helpful or harmful
protist
virus
bacteria
protist and bacteria
can be viewed using our classroom microscopes
protist
virus
bacteria
protist and bacteria
can cause illness
protist
virus
bacteria
All of the above
Viruses are living.
True
False
Viruses are cell.
True
False
Viruses are a kingdom of life.
True
False
Choose the ways (more than one) that bacteria can be helpful.
they are used to make some food
they are needed for our digestion
decomposition
they are used to build things
Choose the ways (more than one) that bacterial can be harmful.
they can spoil food
they are used to make some food
they can cause diseases
they are needed for digestion
Choose all of the ways that infectious diseases are spread.
person to person
vector
contaminated food
contaminated water
A contagious disease is an infectious disease that is spread from person to person.
True
False
Can you list suggestions that people could do to prevent spreading a contagious disease?
Yes - wash hands frequently, stay home when sick, cover your mouth when you cough/sneeze, get vaccinated
No - I need to memorize these!
If a person is infected, do the person have the disease?
Yes
No
If a person is infected, does the person show symptoms?
Yes
No
If a person is a carrier, does the person have the disease?
Yes
No
If a person is a carrier, does the person show symptoms?
Yes
No
If a person is not infected, does the person have the disease?
Yes
No
If the person is not infected, does the person show symptoms?
Yes
No
Carriers are more likely to spread a disease because they:
appear/feel sick and take precautions
don't appear/feel sick so they don't take necessary precautions
Typhoid Mary was a carrier.
True
False
Choose all of the ways officials did to try to stop the spread of bubonic plague before they knew how it was spread.
quarantined people
destroyed homes
trapped and killed rats
cleaned homes with harsh chemicals
Choose all of the ways officials did to try to stop the spread of bubonic plague once they knew how it was spread.
trapped and killed rates
destroyed homes
collected and removed garbage
rat-proofed homes/buildings
What is the vector for bubonic plague?
raccoon
flea
deer
rabbit
What is the vector for malaria?
flea
racoon
mosquito
deer
Choose ALL of the ways that the spread of malaria could be reduced or prevented.
avoid standing water
insect repellent
insecticides
bed nets
wearing long sleeves and pants
Which of these are examples of diseases that are transmitted by a vector (Choose all that apply)
rabies
lyme
zika
flu
bubonic plauge
In the Middle Ages, people who had leprosy were considered dead. They were given a funeral service while still alive and forced to wander the streets and beg for food.
True
False
In the 1800s and early 1900s, people with leprosy were allowed to live wherever they wanted with a lot of people.
True
False - they were quarantined in colonies
In the Louisiana Leper Home, people with leprosy were not allowed to make phone calls or vote.
True
False
Leprosy is very easy to spread and catch.
True - it's very easy
False - it's very difficult
90-95% of the population is thought to be immune from leprosy
True
False
Type O- blood type is considered to be the universal donor.
True
False
Type AB+ bloody type is considered to be the universal recipient.
True
False
If donated blood cells are recognized as foreign by the ___________________ system, they will be attacked by white blood cells. The cells will clump, or clot, which can be fatal.
respiratory
nervous
immune
Hand washing is important because it reduces the number of germs on your hands and reduces your risk of getting sick and spreading germs to others.
True
False
Choose ALL of the factors that influence how effective hand washing is.
time spent washing (20 seconds)
time spent washing (5 seconds or less)
scrubbing techniques
use of soap
vaccination
prevention
treatment
vaccination: effective against
viruses
bacteria
BOTH
antibiotic
prevention
treatment
antibiotic: effective against
viruses
bacteria
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin after he left a Petri dish out when he went on vacation.
True
False
You should always complete the full course of antibiotic as prescribed.
True
False
Imagine that you infect someone else immediately after getting an infection. What type of bacteria would you most likely transmit?
least resistant
extremely resistant
Imagine infecting someone else near the end of your antibiotic course. What type of bacteria would you most likely transmit?
least resistant
resistant - extremely resistant
It's OK to take antibiotics that were not prescribed to you.
True
False
