Science Microorganisms Term 3 By Sophia & Shaye

What is a microorganism? (Definition)

• A microscopic organism, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus.

• A bug crawls around in your sleep

• Coronavirus

• A subject that you learn in sport

What can you use to protect yourself from bacteria and viruses?

• creams, lotions, water

• hot water, soap,

• lotion, soap, cold water

• tissues, hand sanitizer, soap

Which of the following statements are true?

• All microorganisms are bad
• All microorganisms are good
• Some microorganisms are harmful, while some can be helpful
• Microorganisms are too small to do anything to anyone

Which of the following is an example of a harmful microorganism?

• Fungi used as antibiotics
• Ecoli on food that makes people sick
• Bacteria found in yogurt.
• Microorganisms helping dead matter to decay

Yeast is used for making bread. Yeast is a

• plant.

• spice.

• fungi.

• bacteria.

How many microorganisms are within the living body?

• 1 billion

• 6 trillion

• 100 trillion

• 10

What are plants and fungus?

• Living

• Nonliving

Which is the most deadly fungus?

• Agaricus bisporus

• Amanita phalloides

• Cantharellus cibarius

• Laetporus sulphureus

An organism is....

What is Penicillin (medicine) made from?

• Water
• Sugar
• Mold
• Algae