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Micro-organisms

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

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Class
Date
1.

Who discovered micro-organisms and when?

a)

Micro-organisms were discovered by Robert Hooke and Antoni Van Leeuwenhoek

b)

Micro-organisms were discovered by Robert Hooke

c)

Micro-organisms were discovered by Robert Hooke and Galileo Van Leeuwenhoek

d)

Micro-organisms were discovered in 1665-83, by Antoni Van Leeuwenhoek

2.

Which of the below are characteristics of a microbe

a)

A micro-organism is a living thing which is microscopic

b)

Most are multi-cellular

c)

There are 15 types of micro-organisms

d)

Most can't multiply on their own

3.

When was Louis Pasteur born (Just write the year)

(a)  

4.

What do harmful microbes produce, and what do they do to you?

a)

These harmful microbes reproduce and create pathogens, which damage your cells.

b)

These harmful microbes reproduce and create toxins, which start burning your skin

c)

These harmful microbes reproduce and create protozoa, which take over your cells mechanisms

d)

These harmful microbes reproduce and create toxins, which damage your cells.

5.

Malaria and Dengue are spread by mosquitos - what are the mosquitos called?

1 word answer

(a)  

6.

Which micro-organisms and macro-organisms are decomposers

a)

Maggots and worms, virus and fungi

b)

fungi and bacteria, plants and vultures

c)

Maggots and worms, bacteria and fungi

d)

virus and algae, fish and ants

7.

What is an algae's favorite place

a)

toilet

b)

lakes

c)

sea-side rocks and beaches

d)

fruits and vegetables

8.

When were microbes discovered.

a)

1665-83

b)

1658-85

c)

1669-96

d)

1655-78

9.

Viruses consist of:

a)

They consist of a layer of protein.

b)

They consist of genetic material (DNA or FUY)

Covered by a protective layer of skin

c)

They consist of genetic material (DNA or RNA) which is covered by a protective layer of protein.

d)

They consist of genetic material (DNA or Chloroplast) which is covered by a protective layer of protein.

10.

Does COVID-19 consist of RNA or DNA

No points for this QNA

(no need to google, just guess!)

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