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L. reuteri Bacteria Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the normal role of L. reuteri bacteria in humans?

a)

Causing diseases

b)

Improving digestion and protecting against infection

c)

Causing gut infections

d)

Producing harmful bacteria

2.

Where are large numbers of L. reuteri bacteria found in the human body?

a)

In the mouth

b)

In the lungs

c)

In the gut

d)

In the bloodstream

3.

How do L. reuteri bacteria help protect the gut?

a)

By producing harmful bacteria

b)

By preventing the growth of mucus

c)

By sticking to the gut wall and preventing harmful bacteria from using that space

d)

By causing gut infections

4.

What is the role of L. reuteri bacteria in improving digestion?

a)

Breaking down substances in food that humans are unable to digest

b)

Producing harmful bacteria

c)

Causing gut infections

d)

Preventing the production of mucus

5.

Where are L. reuteri bacteria rarely found living?

a)

Inside animals

b)

In the gut

c)

In the mouth

d)

In the bloodstream

6.

What is the effect of L. reuteri bacteria on babies with gut infections?

a)

They worsen the infections

b)

They have no effect

c)

They help cure the infections

d)

They prevent the growth of mucus

7.

How do mothers pass L. reuteri bacteria to their babies?

a)

Through the air

b)

Through their milk

c)

Through direct contact

d)

Through the bloodstream

8.

What is the size range of L. reuteri bacteria?

a)

1-2 micrometers long

b)

2-4 micrometers long

c)

4-6 micrometers long

d)

6-8 micrometers long

9.

Do L. reuteri bacteria cause diseases?

a)

Yes, they cause diseases

b)

No, they do not cause diseases

c)

Sometimes they cause diseases

d)

It is unknown if they cause diseases

10.

What is the main benefit of L. reuteri bacteria?

a)

Improving digestion

b)

Producing harmful bacteria

c)

Causing gut infections

d)

Preventing the growth of mucus