Download Micro-organisms Mastery Quiz

1. In order to see a microbe (a single microorganism), you would need to use a ...
a. Telescope
b. magnifying glass
c. microscope
d. pair of glasses
2. Which of the following are NOT microorganisms
a. Yeast
b. Mould
c. Bacteria
d. Ants
3. Which of the following statements is true
a. Microbes are not living organisms
b. Some microorganisms are beneficial
c. All microorganisms are dangerous to humans
d. There are not very many types of microorganism
4. Penicillin, yeast and mould are examples of ...
a. Fungi
b. Viruses
c. Bacteria
d. algae
5. Salmonella, E. Coli and Listeria: these causes of food poisoning are examples of
...
a. Fungi
b. Viruses
c. Bacteria
d. amoebas
6. Colds, influenza (flu) and chickenpox are caused by ...
a. Fungi
b. Viruses
c. Bacteria
d. amoebas
7. Which doctor developed a vaccination for smallpox?
a. Alexander Fleming
b. Marie Curie
c. Louis Pasteur
d. Edward Jenner
8. Antibiotics are designed to fight ...
a. Fungi
b. Viruses
c. Bacteria
d. all microorganisms
9. Compost bins are full of rotting organic matter, such as vegetable peelings,
mouldy fruit and grass clippings. Which microorganisms help this material to
decompose (rot)?
a. Bacteria
b. Viruses
c. Algae
d. All of the above
10. Many foods acquire their flavour or texture from the action of microorganisms.
For which of the following foods is this NOT true?
a. Live yoghurt
b. Wine
c. Jelly
d. Bread