WorksheetsMicrobiome Key Concepts (AmplifyScience)
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 6mins
Many organisms are (a) - so small they cannot be seen with the naked eye
Even though they are both too small to see, (a) are much bigger than molecules
All living things are made of _____. This means that if something has one or more _____, then it is living.
cells
water
molecules
The human microbiome contains ~100 thousand microorganisms. Most are bacteria.
True
False
What does the body provide for bacteria to survive?
food and space
waste (for example, poop)
blood (they drink blood)
protection
A healthy microbiome has various helpful types of bacteria.
True
False
An infection of _____ bacteria in the human microbiome can make a person sick.
harmful
helpful
microscopic
Antibiotics reduce only the number of harmful bacteria in the body.
True
False
Living things with fewer than normal helpful bacteria in their gut... (Choose all that apply!)
can become easily infected
are the same as those with normal helpful bacteria
have more food and space available for harmful bacteria
have no food or space for harmful bacteria
