Microorganisms

What is an example of a microorganism acting in a harmful way?

• Fungi decomposing waste

• Protozoa causing disease

• Bacteria aiding digestion

• Yeast causing bread to rise

What is an example of a microorganism acting in a harmful way?

• Bacteria infecting a cut

• Bacteria aiding digestion

• Bacteria used to create yogurt

• Fungi decomposing waste in a septic tank

What is a microorganism that is NOT helpful, but harmful.

• Mold that is used to make blue cheese

• Yeast that is used in the baking of bread

• Fungus that gives a person athlete's foot

• Bacteria in your intestines that aid digestion

Tiny pieces of material that contain hereditary information, located in the cell and control how traits are developed.

• genes

• light

• surroundings

• learned behaviors

Many organisms are involved in decomposition, what is an example of a microorganism that aids in this process?

• Mold, beneficial microorganisms that can aid decomposition.

• Mice, beneficial microorganisms that can aid decomposition.

• Beetles, beneficial microorganisms that can aid decomposition.

• Vultures, beneficial microorganisms that can aid decomposition.

Which is an example of an inherited physical characteristic of a plant?

• The soil in which it grows.

• The climate in which it grows.

• The shape of its leaves.

• The animals that eat it.

Which is an example of an inherited physical characteristic of a duck?

• What pond it likes best

• That it likes being around chickens

• It likes eating fish better than algae

• The color of the duck's feathers

Is fungi harmful and helpful?

• Yes

• No

Billions of __________ in our bodies live in our intestines.

• protozoan

• algae

• fungi

• bacteria

Which trait is inherited?

• The bears cubs will also have brown fur.

• The bear will have 2 or 3 cubs at a time

• The bear eats fish, wildlife, and berries

• The cubs will stay with their mother for 3 years.