Just Facts

Fungi
Bacteria/Virus
Protozoa/Algae
Multiple Choice
100

These are microscopic organisms.

What are microorganisms?

100

This is the most common type of fungus, and it can be helpful or harmful.

What is a mushroom?

100

These microscopic organisms can live in a variety of different environments.

What is bacteria

100

This microorganism can survive harsh environments, and is known as the water bear.  

What is the Tardigrade? 

100

Probiotics are bacteria that are found in certain foods and naturally occur in the digestive system of humans. Sometimes digestive problems can be reduced by eating foods that contain probiotics. Which statement best describes probiotics?

 A. Probiotics are microorganisms that are harmful to humans.
 B. Probiotics are not microorganisms, but they are beneficial to humans.
 C. Probiotics are not microorganisms, but they are harmful to humans.
D. Probiotics are microorganisms that are beneficial to humans.


D. Probiotics are microorganisms that are beneficial to humans.

200

Microorganisms live here.

What is everywhere?

200

This popular type of medicine is made from a mold that is a fungus.

What is penicillin?

200

We keep food refrigerated, frozen, or cooked at proper temperatures so bacteria cannot give you this painful affliction.

What is food poisoning?

200

These Microorganisms are small and animal like.

What are protozoa's?

200

Harmful microorganisms often enter the body through the eyes, nose, or mouth. These microorganisms can

 A. make skin stronger.
 B. make hair grow.
 C. supply the lungs with air.
D. cause diseases.


D. cause diseases.

300

A series of these are given during and after COVID to people to help them become immune to the virus.

What is a vaccine?

300

This is the process by which dead plants and animals become food for fungus and the fungus recycles their nutrients back into the soil, air, or water.

What is decomposition?

300

Strep throat, ear infections, and bronchitis are all examples of this type of infection.

What is bacterial infections?

300

Algae gives off this gas that humans need.

What is oxygen?

300

Which of the following best describes microorganisms?

A. Most microorganisms are not harmful, and many are actually beneficial.
 B. Microorganisms are the most dangerous when they are in fungus form.
 C. All microorganisms are harmful because they act as parasites.
 D. Most microorganisms are harmful to humans because they are only found in water and in soil.


A. Most microorganisms are not harmful, and many are actually beneficial.

400

Most microorganisms are this type of organism (How Many Cells).

What is single-celled?

400

A fungus is a multicellular organism that has to depend on other organisms for this.

What is food?

400

Viruses cannot live on their own. They must live inside of this in order to survive.

What is a living cell?

400

Algae can be found in this place(s).

-near or in water

-on plants

400

Rotifers are microorganisms that live in aquatic environments. Fish larvae often feed on rotifers because rotifers are nutritious and easy to digest. Which statement best describes the relationship between rotifers and fish?

 A. Rotifers harm fish.
 B. Fish benefit from rotifers.
 C. Rotifers benefit from fish.
 D. Fish and rotifers do not interact.


B. Fish benefit from rotifers.

500

These are microorganisms that can cause disease It is important to wash your hands.

What are germs?

500

A fugus that can grow on the human body

What is Athletes Food?

500

This type of virus is very easy to get and most people “catch” it once a year.

What is the common cold?

500

Fun Bright People Value A's.

What is the acronym for Fungi, Bacteria, Protozoa, Viruses, and Algae? 

500

After the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, one of the treatments included the addition of harmless, oil-eating bacteria.

How could this be better than more traditional methods of cleaning up oil spills?

 A. The bacteria can break down harmful substances into simpler, less toxic substances.
 B. The addition of other harmful chemicals may be needed to speed up the process.
 C. When the bacteria finally die, it removes needed oxygen from the water.
 D. The use of the bacteria, alone, could take years to completely remove the oil.


A. The bacteria can break down harmful substances into simpler, less toxic substances.

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