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Organisms and Disease

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
All bacteria have DNA. 
a)
true
b)
false
2.
Bacteria reproduce by...
a)
sexual reproduction only
b)
asexual reproduction only
c)
usually asexual, sometimes sexual reproduction
d)
a unique type of reproduction called endosporosis
3.

How are bacterial cells different from the cells of eukaryotes?

a)

The bacteria are prokaryotes, and the genetic material is not contained in the nuclei.

b)

The bacteria are eukaryotes, and the genetic material is not contained in the nuclei.

c)

The bacteria are prokaryotes, and the genetic material is contained in the nuclei.

d)

The bacteria are eukaryotes, and the genetic material is contained in the nuclei.

4.

A process by which bacteria reproduce asexually

a)

binary fission

b)

cellular respiration

c)

pasteurization

d)

decomposers

5.
Name this bacteria shape
a)
coccus
b)
spirillum
c)
bacillus
6.
Name this bacteria shape
a)
bacillus
b)
coccus
c)
spirillum
7.
Name this bacteria shape
a)
coccus
b)
bacillus
c)
spirillum
8.
 Bacteria that help break down dead material in the environment are called 
a)

producers

b)
decomposers
c)

autotrophs

9.
True or False: Some types of bacteria eat and clean up oil spills
a)
True
b)
False
10.
The flu is caused by
a)
bacteria
b)

a virus

11.
Strep throat is caused by 
a)
bacteria
b)

a virus

12.
If a bacterial shape is described as being "strepto" smart patients know  the bacteria is growing in a  
a)
clump
b)
cluster
c)
chain
13.
Is a virus considered living or non-living?
a)
Living
b)
Non-Living
c)
Neither
14.
What is a host?
a)
Organism that lives on the cell and causes it harm 
b)
Something that causes harm to the cell 
c)
Cell that the virus invades and takes over
15.
What is the first step of the virus reproduction cycle?
a)
The viruses genetic material (DNA) starts to take over the functions of the cell
b)
The host cell bursts open, releasing the new viruses
c)
The virus injects its genetic material into the cell
d)
A virus attaches to the surface of a host cell
16.
What is the last step in the viral reproduction cycle?
a)
A virus attaches to the surface of a host cell
b)
The proteins and genetic material start to assemble in the cell
c)
The host cell bursts open, releasing the new viruses
d)
The virus injects its genetic material into the cell
17.

True or False: Antibiotics kill viruses.

a)
True
b)
False
18.
What is a way to become immune to a disease without first having the disease?
a)

Antibiotics

b)
Anti-retroviral drugs
c)
Vaccinations
d)
Exposure Therapies
19.

The bacteriophage stands on long ____________.

a)

DNA

b)

tail fibers

c)

cilia

20.
Which is an example of a disease caused by fungi
a)
Diphtheria
b)
The Common Cold
c)
Strep Throat
d)
Athlete's Foot
21.

True or False: Most fungi are eukaryotes.

a)
True
b)

False

22.

True or False: Most fungi are heterotrophs.

a)
True
b)

False

23.

True or False: Viruses are able to mutate.

a)
True
b)
False
24.
The best environment for fungi is...
a)
Cool and damp
b)
Warm and dry
c)
Cool and dry
d)
Warm and moist
25.

What are some examples of food made by fungi?

a)
Bread
b)
Cheese
c)
Mushrooms
d)
All of the above
26.

What can fungi be used for?

a)

Food

b)

Medicine

c)

Decomposition

d)

All of the Above

27.

What can yeast be used for?

a)

Making eggs

b)

Wax for candles

c)

Making bread

d)

Making syrup

28.

True or False: Not all mushrooms are safe to eat.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

True or False: Over time a parasite will weaken or sicken the host.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

What does the term Helminths mean?

a)

The clinical term for worms

b)

The clinical term for protozoal parasites

c)

The intermediate host for Toxocara Canis

d)

A type of burrowing mite

31.

Why do some organisms take control of other creatures?

a)

to extend their own lives

b)

to have social interactions

c)

to use them as protection

32.

What is NOT an example of a parasite?

a)

Tick

b)

Flea

c)

Tapeworm

d)

Mushroom

33.

Infectious diseases can spread by contact with

a)

an infected person

b)

a contaminated object

c)

an Infected animal

d)

an environmental source

e)

All of the above.

34.

Body lice are an example of a _____.

a)

virus

b)

protozoa

c)

fungus

d)

bacteria

e)

parasite

35.
A protein made by white blood cells to fight a specific pathogen.
a)
Antibody
b)
Antivirus
c)
Allegra
d)
Allotment
36.

This term is used when many people in a local area get sick at the same time.

a)

Epidemic

b)

Pandemic

c)

Diseases

d)

Pathogens

37.

True or False: Bubonic Plague is an example of a pandemic.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

True or False: There is a cure for AIDS now.

a)

True

b)

False

39.
Millions of people living all over the world have cancer. Is cancer a pandemic?
a)
No, because cancer is not contagious.
b)
No, because cancer is not always fatal.
c)
Yes, because millions of people have cancer.
d)
Yes, because people all over the world have cancer.
40.
In 1918, an outbreak of influenza infected 500,000 people all over the world. Tens of millions of those infected died. In 1994, an outbreak of pneumonic plague spread quickly through the city of Surat in India, killing 52 people.
Which statement BEST describes the two events?
a)
Both outbreaks were pandemics.
b)
Both outbreaks were epidemics.
c)
The influenza outbreak was a pandemic. The plague outbreak was an epidemic.
d)
The influenza outbreak was an epidemic. The plague outbreak was a pandemic.
41.
Which tool is MOST responsible for preventing future pandemics of smallpox?
a)
worldwide vaccination for smallpox
b)
global education about smallpox
c)
better worldwide urban sanitation
d)
improved global quarantine facilities
42.
Which illness is most likely to spread throughout the world and infect the most people?
a)
chicken pox
b)
influenza
c)
malaria
d)
measles
43.

How do you make a Super Bug?

a)

Take antibiotics every time you have a cold or flu.

b)

Stop taking your antibiotics as soon as you feel better.

c)

Both of these will help you make Super Bugs.

44.

Which of these is NOT a way to preserve food from spoiling?

a)

Keep it hot or cold.

b)

Dehydrate (dry) it.

c)

Treat it with salt.

d)

Always keep it at room temperature

45.

Which of these is NOT a GMO?

a)

An organism whose genes have been changed.

b)

An organism which carries genes from a different organism.

c)

A breed of corn which is a result of artificial selection.

d)

A genetically modified organism.

46.

Why are organisms genetically modified?

a)

To increase nutrient content.

b)

To help resist pests or herbicides.

c)

To delay ripening for shipping purposes.

d)

All of these

47.

How do most vaccines work?

a)

They introduce a dead or weakened form of a virus to the body.

b)

They cause the body to make anti-bodies against the virus

c)

They cause the body to recognize the disease and destroy it quickly if you are exposed.

d)

All of these

48.

True or False: We know for certain where Covid-19 originated.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Malaria, amoebic dysentery, and African Sleeping Sickness are caused by this type of parasite.

a)

Protozoan

b)

Tapeworms

c)

Ectoparasites

d)

Ticks

50.

How are protozoans transmitted to humans?

a)

Food or water contaminated with feces.

b)

Blood-sucking insects

c)

Human contact

d)

All of these

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