Microorganism Quiz MES

Most microorganisms cannot be seen without a

• telescope

• microscope

• periscope

Why should cooked and uncooked food be stored separately?

• 
  Because bacteria only like cooked food

• To stop bacteria from spreading to one another

• Because bacteria only like uncooked food

Which two of these are not caused by a microorganism?

• Salmonella

• 
  Sprained Ankle

• 
  Flu

• 
  Tooth Decay

What does an antibiotic do?

• 
  It kills viruses

• 
  It causes diseases such as malaria

• It kills all microorganisms

• 
  It kills bacteria

True of False: All microorganisms are harmful

• True

• False

True or False: Microorganisms are living things

• True

• False

Harmful or Helpful: Bacteria decomposes dead leaves and animals

• Harmful

• Helpful

Helpful or Harmful: Microorganisms can cause diseases and sicknesses like chicken pox and malaria

• Helpful

• Harmful

Harmful or Helpful: Adding yeast to bread to help it rise

• Harmful

• Helpful

Harmful or Helpful: Uncooked food contain bacteria called Salmonella

• Harmful

• Helpful