Penicillin, yeast and mold are examples of what?
  • Fungi
  • Viruses
  • Bacteria
  • Algae
In order to see a microbe (a single microorganism), what would you need to use?
  • A telescope
  • A magnifying glass
  • A microscope
  • A pair of glasses
Many foods acquire their flavor or texture from the action of microorganisms. For which of the following foods is this true?
  • Live yogurt
  • Wine
  • Jelly
  • Bread
Compost bins are full of rotting organic matter, such as vegetable peelings, moldy fruit and grass clippings. Which microorganisms help this material to decompose (rot)?
  • Bacteria
  • Viruses
  • Algae
  • All of the above
Which doctor developed a vaccination for smallpox?
  • Alexander Fleming
  • Marie Curie
  • Louis Pasteur
  • Edward Jenner
Which of the following statements is true?
  • Microbes are not living organisms
  • Some microorganisms are beneficial
  • All microorganisms are dangerous to humans
  • There are not very many types of microorganism
Colds, influenza (flu) and chickenpox are caused by what?
  • Fungi
  • Viruses
  • Bacteria
  • Amoebas
Which of the following are microorganisms?
  • Yeast
  • Mould
  • Bacteria
  • Ants
Salmonella, E. Coli and Listeria: these causes of food poisoning are examples of what?
  • Fungi
  • Viruses
  • Bacteria
  • Amoebas
What are antibiotics designed to fight?
  • Fungi
  • Viruses
  • Bacteria
  • All microorganisms
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