microbes

Question 1

What are microbes?

Answer 1

Microbes are tiny living organisms that can only be seen with a microscope.

Question 2

True or False: All microbes are harmful.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Name one type of microbe.

Answer 3

Bacteria

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Viruses are considered __________ because they need a host to reproduce.

Answer 4

obligate parasites

Question 5

What is the primary role of bacteria in the environment?

Answer 5

Decomposition and nutrient recycling

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of microbe? A) Bacteria B) Fungi C) Mammals D) Viruses

Answer 6

C) Mammals

Question 7

What are fungi commonly used for in food production?

Answer 7

Fermentation

Question 8

True or False: All fungi are multicellular.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What is the process by which yeast converts sugar into alcohol called?

Answer 9

Fermentation

Question 10

Fill in the blank: __________ are single-celled organisms that can be found in extreme environments.

Answer 10

Archaea

Question 11

What is one way that microbes can benefit humans?

Answer 11

By aiding in digestion or producing antibiotics.

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which microbe is responsible for causing strep throat? A) Bacteria B) Virus C) Fungus D) Protozoa

Answer 12

A) Bacteria

Question 13

Define the term ‘pathogen’.

Answer 13

A pathogen is a microbe that causes disease.

Question 14

True or False: Viruses can reproduce on their own.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What is one common method to prevent the spread of microbes?

Answer 15

Washing hands regularly.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: __________ are large, single-celled organisms that can be found in water.

Answer 16

Protozoa

Question 17

What is one way bacteria can reproduce?

Answer 17

By binary fission.

Question 18

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is used in the production of antibiotics? A) Bacteria B) Viruses C) Protozoa D) Fungi

Answer 18

D) Fungi

Question 19

What is the role of microbes in the nitrogen cycle?

Answer 19

They help convert nitrogen into forms usable by plants.

Question 20

True or False: All viruses have a nucleus.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What is a common characteristic of all microbes?

Answer 21

They are all microscopic.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: __________ are important for the fermentation process in making bread.

Answer 22

Yeast

Question 23

What type of microbe is responsible for the disease malaria?

Answer 23

Protozoa

Question 24

Multiple Choice: Which of the following can be beneficial and harmful? A) Bacteria B) Viruses C) Fungi D) All of the above

Answer 24

D) All of the above

Question 25

What is one way microbes are used in biotechnology?

Answer 25

To produce insulin.

Question 26

True or False: Microbes can only be found in soil.

Answer 26

False

Question 27

Fill in the blank: __________ can be used in the production of yogurt.

Answer 27

Bacteria

Question 28

What is the term for the study of microbes?

Answer 28

Microbiology

Question 29

Multiple Choice: Which microbe is used to make beer? A) Bacteria B) Yeast C) Viruses D) Fungi

Answer 29

B) Yeast

Question 30

What is one method of classifying microbes?

Answer 30

By their shape, such as cocci or bacilli.

Question 31

True or False: Microbes can survive in extreme conditions.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

What is one effect of antibiotics on bacteria?

Answer 32

They kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.

Question 33

Fill in the blank: __________ are used in vaccines to help the body develop immunity.

Answer 33

Weakened or killed microbes

Question 34

What is one reason why studying microbes is important?

Answer 34

To understand diseases and develop treatments.