Bacteria Quiz

What bacteria causes strep throat?

• Escherichia coli

• Streptococcus pyogenes

• Staphylococcus aureus

• Bacillus anthracis

What are the oldest forms of life on earth?

• Salmonella

• E. coli

• Archeobacteria

Name two types of bacteria that can make you sick:

• Lactobacillus and Streptococcus

• Salmonella and Streptococcus

• Rhizobium and Nitrosomonas

• Nitrobacter and Cyanobacteria

What part of the bacteria cell helps it stick to surfaces?

• Capsule

• Flagella

• Pilus

• Cell membrane

Name two foods that bacteria help make:

• Bread and yogurt

• Ice cream and candy

• Chips and soda

• Cheese and Yogurt

What does “decompose” mean?

• To grow and reproduce

• To break down organic matter

• To form new cells

• To absorb nutrients

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What is the control center of the bacteria cell?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Nucleoid

• Ribosome

What part of the bacteria cell helps it move?

• Cilia

• Flagella

Where do archaebacteria live?

• In the human body

• In extreme environments (like hot springs)

• In soil

• In oceans

To what kingdom do common bacteria belong?

• Plantae

• Animalia

• Fungi

• Monera