WorksheetsCharacteristics of Life & Microorganisms
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 30mins
What is a living thing that is so small you need a microscope to see them?
insect
microorganism
shrimp
daisy
Living things need energy to survive.
True
False
When a baby kitten becomes an adult cat, this is an example of which characteristic of life?
metabolism
growth
response to stimuli
having cells
This microorganism has whip-like FLAGELLA, that help them move.
Virus
Bacteria
Algae
Fungi
Bacteria can be BOTH helpful and harmful.
True
False
Which of the following is true for both bacteria and viruses?
both contain genetic material
can be killed using antibiotics
have a cell membrane
have a protein coat
Which statement is true about viruses?
Viruses can eat and metabolize food.
Viruses can reproduce only using a host cell.
Viruses can reproduce on their own at any time.
Viruses contain DNA, so they are alive.
One important way to control the spread of viruses in through
the use of vaccines
drinking a lot of tea
the use of other types of bacteria
the use of antibiotics
Bacteria come in which of the following shapes?
rod, cone, spiral
rod, sphere, spiral
rod, sphere, cone
sphere, cone, spiral
Can a virus be cured with antibiotics?
yes
no
Viruses have all 7 characteristics of life.
True
False
Most bacteria reproduce asexually which is best described when....
Two cells join to become one larger cell.
One cell splits into two cells with identical genetic material (DNA).
DNA material from the environment is added to the cell.
Bacteria can only reproduce by sexual reproduction, not asexual reproduction.
What is one of the steps viruses take to take over a host cell?
They inject their own genetic material
They eat the host cell
The host cell eats them
They cut a hole in the host cell, and send other viruses inside
Sara has the flu. Her neighbor suggests she get a prescription for an antibiotic, but Sara's mothers says that antibiotics would not help in this situation. WHY?
the flu is caused by a virus, and it cannot be treated with an antibiotic
the flu is caused by a fungus, and it must be treated with anti-fungal medication
the flu is caused by a parasitic worm, and must be treated with an anti-parasitic medication
the flu is caused by bacteria, and it cannot be treated with an antibiotic
Fungi are decomposers meaning that they
make energy through photosynthesis
absorb energy from dead or decaying organisms
break down after they die
only eat other fungi
The largest organism on Earth is
Honey Fungus
Dinosaurs
Bacteria
Megalodon
