Vocabulary
What are living things that are too small to be seen without magnification?
microorganisms
Name a harmful microorganism
Multiple correct answers! Here are a few:
Strep Throat
Salmonella
E. Coli
Malaria
Mold
Algal bloom
Ringworm
Athlete’s Foot
Measles
Sleeping Sickness
Chicken Pox
Pink Eye
Dental Plaque
Cold
Flu
Bacteria are ____-______ organisms.
single-celled
Some microorganisms are harmful to organisms and can cause _____ and even ____.
sickness and even death
___________ is another word used for microorganisms.
microbe
Name a beneficial microorganism.
There are multiple correct answers. Here are a few:
Algae diatoms (toothpaste)
Yeast
Penicillin
Stomach bacteria
Yogurt bacteria
Decomposing bacteria
Plant fungi
Antibiotics
Sewage treating protists
Mushrooms
Bacteria help turn milk into _______
yogurt
Name 1 harmful effect of algae in water
Health problems to animals who drink or live in the water
Foul odor in water
_________ is the process of enlarging the viewing size, not physical size, of something.
magnification
Name 3 places where microorganisms can be found.
air, food, soil, water, and the body of a larger organism
Antibiotics are made to fight against what type of infectious microorganisms?
A. bacterial
B. viral
C. carcinogenic
D. pathogenic
A. bacterial
What is a general name for a microorganism that can cause sickness and disease?
germs
Bacteria that cause diseases are known as ___________
pathogens
Which only occurs as a result of harmful microorganisms found in or on food?
A. yogurt
B. digestion
C. mold growth
D. food poisoning
D. food poisoning
Bacteria in plant roots help the plant absorb _______
nitrogen
Latoya and Antonio were studying for their test on microorganisms. Antonio said that all microorganisms in the body are harmful. Latoya said there are some microorganisms in the body that are beneficial.
Which argument could Latoya have used to support her claim?
A. Microorganisms help to make food for your organs.
B. Microorganisms are used to make yogurt and cheese.
C. Microorganisms can help with digestion and fighting disease.
D. Microorganisms are only harmful when you are sick and fighting a disease.
C. Microorganisms can help with digestion and fighting disease.
tiny organisms that form the base of the food chain.
plankton
A student notices discolored seawater. Which is the BEST conclusion that can be drawn from the student’s observations?
A. Helpful microorganisms discolored the seawater and raised the level of oxygen in the air.
B. Harmful microorganisms discolored the seawater and lowered the level of oxygen in the air.
C. Helpful microorganisms discolored the seawater and raised the level of oxygen in the water.
D. Harmful microorganisms discolored the seawater and lowered the level of oxygen in the water.
D. Harmful microorganisms discolored the seawater and lowered the level of oxygen in the water.
Without good bacteria in your stomach and intestines, your body could not _______
digest food nor allow food to be absorbed into the bloodstream
What does salmonella do?
infect foods, especially poultry, ground beef, eggs, and certain dairy products
cause digestion/stomach problems such as vomiting