Microorganisms

Question 1

The four groups of microorganisms.

Answer 1

Viruses, Bacteria, Protists, Fungi

Question 2

The three shapes of bacteria cells.

Answer 2

Bacilli (rod), cocci (round), spirilli (spiral)

Question 3

The group of microorganisms that reproduce by using materials from infected host cells.

Answer 3

Viruses

Question 4

Amoeba, diatoms and paramecium are examples of which microbe group?

Answer 4

Protists

Question 5

Breadmould, mushrooms and yeast are examples of which microbe group?

Answer 5

Fungi

Question 6

The branching filaments that fungi produce.

Answer 6

Hyphae

Question 7

Two ways to prevent spread of disease.

Answer 7

Sterlizing water/items and washing hands properly.

Question 8

Microorganisms are used to make ……… and …………

Answer 8

food and medicines