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Microbes, Bacteria, Viruses & Pathogens

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which microorganisms are always harmful?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Microbes

c)

Pathogens

d)

Viruses

2.

Which are microscopic organisms that takeover cells and inject their DNA?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Viruses

3.

Bacteria are multi-celled organisms that have a nucleus and are usually harmful.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which of these is a reason why bacteria are helpful?

a)

Help develop the immune system

b)

Help supply Vitamin K and Biotin

c)

Help your digestive system

d)

All of these

5.

Which of these is a type of pathogen? (Check ALL that apply)

a)

Bacteria

b)

Viruses

c)

Fungi

d)

None of these

6.

Which of the following is NOT a way pathogens are transmitted to people?

a)

Sneezing & Shaking Hands

b)

Telephones & Doorknobs

c)

Contaminated Food & Insect Bites

d)

All are ways to transmit pathogens

7.

How many microbes are there in the world according to what we learned?

a)

Trillions upon trillions

b)

Billions

c)

Millions

d)

Thousands

8.

Washing your hands with soap and water is one of the best ways to prevent illness.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Antibiotics are commonly used to fight viruses.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

All pathogens are a type of microbe.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Microbes cannot be seen without a microscope.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Which of the following is TRUE about bacteria?

a)

They never swim

b)

They can be harmful

c)

They cannot be killed

d)

They come in one shape