Download Science WebQuest 5/6 - Cells/MicroOrganisms File

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Micro Scavenger Hunt
Directions:
Go the Science Queen website at www.thesciencequeen.net Click on students,
6th grade, and Projects.
Site #1: Parasites
Click on the brown sign post that says Parasitic Organisms and Diseases & fill in the
names of the diseases & the parasite that causes them.
Parasite
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Disease
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Site #2: What kills germs?
1. The work prokaryotic means that a cell has no ______________________________.
2. What types of common cells are prokaryotic? _______________________________.
3. A bacterium is cultivated in a sterile Petri dish containing ________________________.
4. How often does a bacteria cell divide? _______________________________________
5. Some bacteria breaks down _____________________________________________.
6. Some bacteria is used in the following foods: ________________________________
7. What does the word pathogen mean in the following sentence?
A few bacteria cause disease and are known as pathogens.
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8. What products can be used to control bacterial growth?
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9. Follow the procedure listed in the directions, then fill out the table below:
Diameter of Zone of Inhibition (MM)
Bacteria Species
Anti-microbial Agent (What is in the jars.)
Sterile
Filter
Paper
(Control)
AntiBacterial
Soap
Household
Bleach
Household
Disinfectant
Penicillin
Amoxicillin
Erythromycin
Hemophilus
influenzae
Staphylococcus
aureus
Streptococcus
pneumoniae
Click on the Microbiology book & answer the following questions:
10. This was the first antibiotic that was discovered. ________________________________
11. This is used on patients that are allergic to penicillin. _____________________________
12. These are chemical agents that were designed to kill bacteria. ______________________
13. This bacteria causes ear infections. ___________________________________________
14. This bacteria causes food poisoning. _________________________________________
15. This bacteria helped scientists discover the function of DNA. _____________________
16. Were all the antimicrobial agents equally effective in controlling bacterial growth? _____
Explain your answer. ______________________________________________________
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Site #3 Cells to Systems
17. Animal cells and plant cells both contain:
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18. Plant cells also contain these parts, not found in animal cells:
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19. Fill in the following tables:
Part
Cell
membrane
Function
Found in
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Plant and animal cells
Jelly-like substance, where chemical reactions happen. In
plant cells there's a thin lining, whereas in animal cells most Plant and animal cells
of the cell is cytoplasm.
Controls what happens inside the cell. Carries genetic
information.
Plant and animal cells
In exams don't call the nucleus the 'brain' of the cell. That is
not a good description and will not get you marks.
Chloroplast
Plant cells only
Contains a liquid called cell sap, which keeps the cell firm. Plant cells only
Cell wall
Plant cells only
Type of animal cell
Function
Special features
Large surface area, for oxygen
Red blood cells
to pass through
Contains hemoglobin, which
joins with oxygen
Long
Connections at each end
Can carry electrical signals
Type of plant cell
Root hair cell
Function
Leaf cell
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Special features
20. Take the test.
What was your score? __________________
Have the teacher initial here _____________________
Site #4 Cell Inspector
After each cell you correctly label, you will be given an answer to one of the following
questions:
21. Messages are passed to your brain along what? _________________________________
22. These types of cells give pears its gritty texture. ________________________________
23. These cells transport oxygen to every cell in your body. __________________________
24. How big are diatoms? _____________________________________________________
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