WorksheetsHelpful or Harmful Microorganisms
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a beneficial organism?
a)
Penicillin
b)
Yeast
c)
Meningitis
d)
Bifidus Regularis
2.
Most organisms cannot be seen without a (a) .
3.
What is yeast used for? PICK 2
a)
To cure chickepox
b)
To make bread rise
c)
To make yogurt
d)
To start fires
4.
Which of these is NOT caused by a microorganism?
a)
Measles
b)
Sprained ankle
c)
Tooth decay
d)
Lymphoma
5.
Which of these microbes is useful?
a)
Bacteria to decompose leaves
b)
Salmonella
c)
Chickenpox virus
6.
Which of these microbes is harmful?
a)
Yeast
b)
Bacteria in yogurt
c)
Fruit mold
7.
Cleaning your teeth regularly helps prevent tooth decay because ____________.
a)
Microbes don't like the taste of toothpaste.
b)
Brushing removes sugar that microbes like to eat.
c)
Microbes don't like stinky breath.
d)
Microbes can't stick to freshly brushed teeth.
8.
Which statement is true?
a)
Microbes are all around us.
b)
Microbes are only found in the kitchen.
c)
All microorganisms cause illness.
9.
Which is NOT a fungi?
a)
athlete's foot
b)
measles
c)
ringworm
d)
nail fungus
10.
Which food does NOT include helpful bacteria?
a)
Cheese
b)
Yogurt
c)
Popcorn
d)
Soy Sauce
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