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WorksheetsMicrobial Misconceptions Pre-Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Microbes are all bad.
True
False
Viruses are a form of bacteria.
True
False
Soap & water is better at killing germs than hand sanitizer.
True
False
Antibiotics can be taken for:
COVID-19
Common cold
Strep throat
Herpes
All of these
E. coli always causes food poisoning.
True
False
If there is mold in your house, it is probably black mold.
True
False
If your immune system is healthy, you do not need immunization since vaccines are dangerous.
True
False
Organic foods are safer since they have less bacteria on them.
True
False
The "5-second rule" applies to bacteria, but not viruses.
True
False
Infections can be transmitted by:
humans
pets
nonliving things
water
All of these
Injecting disinfectant can kill COVID-19.
True
False
Not wearing a coat outside on cold days can make you sick.
True
False
People can become resistant to antibiotics.
True
False
You should always finish the entire antibiotic prescription.
True
False
Which of the following "old wives tales" are true?
garlic is antimicrobial
vinegar is antibacterial
copper pots reduce bacteria in drinking water
bread mold and onions can reduce infection
All of these are true
Everyone has different microbial communities in, on, and around them.
True
False
All infectious diseases are treatable.
True
False
Without microbes, life would cease to exist.
True
False
Most of the oxygen on planet Earth comes from:
trees
plants
bacteria and algae
fungi
Microbes evolve faster than larger species.
True
False
