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Microbes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are microorganisms also known as (another name for them)? | Microbes |
| Where can microorganisms be found? | EVERYWHERE |
| Are microorganisms harmful or helpful? | Both |
| How are microorganisms seen? | Only through a microscope |
| Name types of microorganisms. | Fungi, protists, bacteria and viruses |
| What is yeast? | A type of fungus used to make bread |
| What is bacteria? | Single-celled organisms that do NOT have a NUCLEUS |
| What is a virus? | Viruses are harmful, submicroscopic genetic material surrounded by a hard protein shell that can cause disease. |
| Thanks to microorganisms, we can enjoy what types of food? | Cheese, bread and yogurt. |
| Where can microorganisms be found? | Soil, air, water and even on humans! |
| Which of the following - animals, bacteria, fungi or viruses is NOT a category of microorganisms? | Animals |
| Bacteria do not have what? | A nucleus |
| How many cells make up bacteria? | ONE |
| What are believed to be the oldest living organisms on Earth? | Bacteria |
| Something that is living is called what? | Organism |
| What describes the relationship of microorganisms to humans? | Both helpful and harmful |
| Which of the following is NOT made using helpful microorganisms? Cheese, Bread, Steak, or Pickles | Steak |
| What is one way that microorganisms are harmful? | They cause diseases that can be spread to others. |
| What is another way microorganisms can be harmful? | Microorganisms break down meat before it is eaten. |
| Is bacteria that cause tetanus beneficial or or harmful? | harmful |
| Are dill pickles that have been fermented by bacteria beneficial or harmful? | beneficial |
| Is a virus that is used to vaccinate people against other viruses beneficial or harmful? | beneficial |
| Are microbes that cause food to spoil beneficial or harmful? | harmful |
| Is yeast used to make bread beneficial or harmful? | beneficial |
| Are microbes that are used to clean up oil spills beneficial or harmful? | beneficial |
| Are bacteria that cause food poisoning beneficial or harmful? | harmful |
| Microorganisms are beneficial to humans in what ways? | Our bodily functions rely on microorganisms and their chemical processes. We would not be able to live without them. Microorganisms give us food like cheese, bread, and yogurt. |
| Microorganisms are harmful to humans in what ways? | Germs are microorganisms that can cause disease/illnesses that can be spread to others. Microorganisms break down meat before it is eaten. |
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