Microbes Quiz

Which type of microbe rarely causes disease?

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Fungi

• Algae

Which type of microbe is described as single-celled animals?

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Fungi

• Protozoa

Which type of microbe is the smallest?

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Fungi

• Protozoa

Which type of microbe can photosynthesize?

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Fungi

• Algae

How can we prevent the spread of disease from dirty hands?

• Clean surfaces

• Water treatment

• Regularly wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and water

• Ensure food is properly cooked and stored

Which of the following is NOT a method to prevent the spread of disease?

• Cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing

• Regularly wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and water

• Ensure food is properly cooked and stored

• Avoid drinking water

Which of the following is a correct practice to prevent disease spread from contaminated food?

• Clean surfaces

• Cover mouth and nose

• Ensure food is properly cooked and stored

• Water treatment

What should be done after touching contaminated surfaces?

• Cover mouth and nose

• Wash hands

• Drink water

• Cook food

What is the role of soap in preventing disease?

• It makes hands smell good

• It breaks down cell membranes of bacteria and lipid coats of viruses

• It changes the color of hands

• It makes hands oily

Which of the following is NOT a function of mucus in the body's first line of defence?

• Traps microbes that enter the airways

• Destroys microbes that are swallowed

• Helps sweep mucus and trapped microbes out of the lungs

• Prevents entry of microbes through cuts