Understanding Household Microbes

Where is the dirtiest place in your house according to the video?

• The kitchen sink

• The living room

• The toilet

• Your body

What is a potential benefit of the microbacterium found in showers?

• It reduces water usage

• It causes allergies

• It cleans the shower

• It boosts serotonin levels

Which microbe is responsible for the odor in armpits?

• Penicillium fungi

• Thermus aquaticus

• Corynebacterium

• E. Coli

What percentage of microbial species are responsible for nearly all infectious diseases?

• 0.1%

• 10%

• 1%

• 0.00000001%

Why is it beneficial to have harmless bacteria on your skin?

• They cause infections

• They take up space and resources, preventing harmful pathogens from thriving

• They make you smell nice

• They make your skin glow