Microbes

A living cell that has a nucleus

• Prokaryote

• Eukaryote

• Both

• Neither

A non-living infective agent

• Virus

• Flu

• Rabies

A living cell invaded by a virus that is used by the virus to reproduce

• Host cell

• Eukaryote

• Nucleus

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__________ are very tiny living things that can only be seen by a microscope.

• Molds

• Microorganisms

• Fungi

• Lichen

Microorganisms are single-celled organisms such as __________.

• mycchriza

• Fungi

• bacteria

• insect parasite

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Where can bacteria live?

• soil

• water

• air

• all of the answers

Which is a true statement?

• All microorganisms are harmful.
• All microorganisms are beneficial.
• Some microorganisms are harmful while others are beneficial.
• Microorganisms are beneficial only to humans.

What is a way that you can protect yourself from microorganisms that can live on food?

• Store uncooked meats in a refrigerator or freezer. 
• Wash hands with soap and water before and after handling food.
• Cook chicken and other raw meats thoroughly.
• All of the above

Is a virus considered living or non-living?

• Living
• Non-Living
• Neither

What is a host?

• Organism that lives on the cell and causes it harm 
• Something that causes harm to the cell 
• Cell that the virus invades and takes over