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Microbes Review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name

Class

Date

Why do doctors suggest people get a flu vaccine each year?

viruses replicate more rapidly over time

viruses can mutate from year to year

vaccines are absorbed by the body after a year

vaccines get stronger over time

The reason bacteria are classified prokaryotes is because they lack ?

ribosomes

a nucleus

a cell wall

a cell membrane

Which pathogen needs a host cell to reproduce?

virus

bacteria

fungus

parasite

Athlete's foot is which type?

Virus

Bacteria

Fungi

Protist

Heterotrophic bacteria obtaining food by

capturing the sun's energy

using the energy from chemicals in their environment

consuming autotrophs and other heterotrophs

helping autotrophs make food

The two types of organism which help break down compost are..

viruses and diseases

bacteria and fungi

cats and dogs

Number 3

Ocular Lens

Objective Lens

Diaphragm

Base

What kingdom does penicillin belong to?

Protist

Fungi

Archaebacteria

Eubacteria

This disease is transmitted by contact.

infectious disease

noninfectious disease

parasite

10.

This organism lives on or in a host and causes harm to that host.

protist

parasite

protozoa

11.

This organism holds or carries a pathogen and may or may not be affected by it.

vector

contagion

carrier

12.

This organism transmits a pathogen to another organism without knowing.

vector

carrier

13.

These dead or weak pathogens are introduced in the body to teach them how to fight diseases in the future.

protozoa

vaccine

14.

Name the four types of microbes.

pizza, burgers, tacos, and fries

bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa

bacteria, viruses, a fun guy, prototype

germs, bacteria, antibiotics, protozoa

15.

What are the four ways in which microbes are spread?

touch, food, water, insects & animals

touch, sight, taste, hearing, smell

jumping, leaping, hopping, skipping

touch, food, drink, oxygen

16.

Which vector could lead to a malaria epidemic?

mosquitoes

bats

flies

17.

The overuse of antibiotics has most likely resulted in the development of resistant strains of which organisms?

bacteria

fungi

protozoa

viruses

18.

Is cancer a pandemic?

No, because it is not contagious

Yes, because lots of people have it

19.

How do you distinguish a pandemic from an epidemic?

The geographical area affected

The symptoms of the disease

20.

How can the rate of an infectious disease be reduced?

By preventing transmission between people

By wearing clean clothing

21.

Which would best prevent the pandemic spread of the flu virus?

Restrict travel to other countries

Wash hands frequently with soap and water

22.

If a flu outbreak affects a small community, would that be considered a pandemic or an epidemic?

Pandemic

Epidemic

23.

Why is a contagious disease likely to become an epidemic?

Lack of understanding of how the disease is spread

Failure to follow safety rules when handing bacteria

24.

How can we prevent a cold from spreading through the classroom?

Wash your hands regularly with with soap and water

Wipe your desk with a dry paper towel

25.

What type of area does an epidemic affect?

small population

large population

100 %

Microbes Review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 14mins

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