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Microorganisms

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  • Name a microbial group that has eukaryotic cells.
    protists or fungi
  • TRUE or FALSE. Athlete's foot is caused by a protist like amoeba.
    FALSE. Athlete's foot is caused by a FUNGI.
  • The organism that causes typhoid fever is from which group?
    bacteria
  • TRUE or FALSE. The DNA of bacteria is enclosed in a membrane.
    FALSE. Prokaryotes have NO nucleus and NO membrane-bound organelles.
  • TRUE or FALSE. Mushroom is an example of a bacterium.
    FALSE. Mushroom is a FUNGI.
  • TRUE or FALSE. Amoeba has nucleus.
    TRUE. Amoeba are eukaryotic microorganisms.
  • TRUE or FALSE. Yeast helps make fluffy bread.
    TRUE
  • TRUE or FALSE. Microorganisms are ONLY found in land and water.
    FALSE. Microorganisms are everywhere, even in living things.
  • The antibiotics Penicillin is taken from which microbial group?
    fungi
  • TRUE or FALSE. Microorganisms help break down wastes and organic material.
    TRUE
  • What is the shape of the bacterium in the picture?
    Bacillus (rod-shape)
  • TRUE or FALSE. Cyanobacteria released oxygen which made life possible on Earth.
    TRUE
  • TRUE or FALSE. Pathogens refer to microorganisms that can CURE diseases.
    FALSE. Pathogens are disease-causing microorganism.
  • Brain-eating amoeba is an example from which microbial group?
    Protists
  • Lactobacillus which is usually found in yogurt. Is an example of __________.
    bacteria
  • What do you call bacteria that are spherical and come in pairs?
    diplococci OR diplococcus
  • What is the most common and fastest method for bacteria to reproduce?
    Binary fission
  • Which microorganisms are prokaryotic?
    bacteria