Microorganisms 1
What kind of microorganism helps or maintains the health of other organisms?
beneficial microorganism
What kind of microorganism disrupts the health of other organisms?
harmful microorganism
What kind of microorganism helps make bread rise?
yeast
True or False: Bacteria is always harmful.
False-- Bacteria can be beneficial and harmful.
Which instrument is used to study cells and microorganisms?
microscope
How does bacteria help our bodies function, particularly in our stomachs?
There is a bacteria in our stomach that digests our food we eat.
How can microorganisms, such as mold from cheese, be beneficial to us?
Mold has been used to make certain medicines like Penicillin.
How can humans control harmful microorganisms from entering the body?
By washing hands with soap and water.
What important role do microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, play in the environment?
Certain bacteria and fungi help decompose decaying organisms so that we do not have dead animals and plants covering the earth.
What kind of harmful microorganism causes the flu?
Virus
True or False: Bacteria is a one-celled or single-celled microorganism.
True
Like plants, algae are also capable of _________ since they produce their own food and give off oxygen.
photosynthesis
What do Lactobacillus and Probiotics do to a human's digestive tract?
They help kill the bad bacteria in the intestines and stomach and help regulate the digestive system.
How do Salmonella and E. Coli affect the human's digestive tract?
If ingested from raw chicken, meat, or eggs, they are harmful bacteria that make people very sick.
What type of microorganism is Ringworm and Athlete's Foot?
Both are a harmful fungus that cause a rash on skin or cracks in between toes that itch and burn.