Microorganisms
Vocabulary
Types of Microorganisms
Protists in Action
Bacteria Basics
100

What tool is used to magnify small objects, such as microorganisms?

What is a microscope?

100

Which type of microorganism is the smallest?

What is bacteria?

100

Where do many harmful protists often thrive?

What is water sources?

100

one of the smallest microorganisms is called ________. 

What is bacteria? 

200

What is the term for tiny organisms that can only be seen with a microscope?

What are microorganisms?

200

What groups of microorganisms are larger than bacteria and eat harmful bacteria

what is a protist?

200

Name a commonly found protist in ponds and streams that has characteristics of both plants and animals. 

What is Euglena?

200

What part of the human body helps keep harmful bacteria out?

What is liquids in your body?

300

Which group of microorganisms includes yeast and molds?

What are fungi?

300

What type of microorganism is known for breaking down dead organic matter? 

What are decomposers?

(mold and fungi work) 

300

What protist that acts like an animal and is a consumer?

What is amoeba? 

300

How can bacteria can be harmful.

 They can cause infections, digestive problems, food poisoning.

400

Name a single-celled organism that can be both plant-like and animal-like.

What is an Euglena?

400

Which microorganism can cause diseases and is often found in food?

What are harmful bacteria?

400

Is mold considered a type of protist?

No, it is a type of fungi

400

What is one way bacteria can be helpful to humans?

They help in digestion and produce vitamins to help fight disease.

500

Are all microorganisms made up of multiple cells?

No, most microorganisms are single-celled.

500

In a forest, colonies of ________ are the first decomposers to attach a tree when in falls down 

What is fungi?

500

Name a producer microorganism.

What is algae? 

500

What three things can create harmful bacteria in our food? 

What is...

Cross-contamination

Improper storage 

Leaving food at room temperature

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