Bacteria (KS3)

Which of the following organelles is found in animal, plant and bacterial cells?

• Chloroplasts

• Flagellum

• Cytoplasm

• Cell Wall

Pathogens are a disease-causing _______________________.

What are the plates used to grow bacteria called?

• Round

• Slime

• Jelly

• Agar

What causes Salmonella (food poisoning)?

• Fungi

• Protists

• Bacteria

• Viruses

Select the correct word: Most bacteria like warm / cold conditions.

• Cold

• Warm

Select the correct word: Bacteria need a food source to obtain nutrients / enzymes.

• Nutrients

• Enzymes

Select the correct option: Most bacteria prefer neutral conditions, with around pH 7 / 11

• 11

• 7

Why is important to ensure your experiment is sterile when testing for the presence of bacteria?

• To ensure the agar plate does not become contaminated

• It looks nice when everything is clean

• Dirty equipment actually works best!

"Describe the optimum conditions

for bacterial growth": List one of the optimal condition for bacteria growth:

What is a superbug?

• Bacteria that cause COVID-19

• Antibiotic-resistant bacteria and fungi

• Bugs that wear capes