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Which Micro-organisms Are Helpful? Which Ones Are Harmful? Answer Each Question To Show That You You Know The Difference! TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

Microorganisms cause disease.
a) helpful
b) harmful
c)
d)

Microorganisms decompose wood.
a) helpful
b) harmful
c)
d)

Microorganisms decay tooth enamel.
a) helpful
b) harmful
c)
d)

Microorganisms are used to produce food.
a) helpful
b) harmful
c)
d)

Bacteria infecting a cut.
a) helpful
b) harmful
c)
d)

Bacteria aiding in digestion.
a) helpful
b) harmful
c)
d)

Bacteria used to create yogurt.
a) helpful
b) harmful
c)
d)

Fungi decomposing waste in a septic tank.
a) helpful
b) harmful
c)
d)

Yeast used to make pizza crust
a) helpful
b) harmful
c)
d)

Virus that causes the common cold.
a) helpful
b) harmful
c)
d)

Microbes that add flavor to cheese.
a) helpful
b) harmful
c)
d)

Parasites that infect your digestive tract.
a) helpful
b) harmful
c)
d)

Preservatives can do many things to the food we eat. How would preservatives that slow the growth of mold and bacteria affect your food?
a) It would change the taste of the bread.
b) It would cause the bread to rise.
c) It would keep the bread from changing colors.
d) It would make the bread feel softer.

Which type of fungi is not helpful?
a) yeast
b) penicillin
c) salmonella
d) lactobacillus in yogurt

Which behavior would not help prevent harmful effects of bacteria?
a) sneezing into the air to prevent germs from getting on your hands
b) brushing your teeth regularly
c) washing your hands after getting dirty or using the toilet
d) staying current on your vaccines

Which statement is FALSE?
a) Microorganisms can cause disease.
b) Microorganisms are used to produce food.
c) Microorganisms make the soil more fertile.
d) Microorganisms disrupt the digestion of food.

Which statement is false?
a) Microorganisms cannot cause food to spoil.
b) Microorganisms can add flavor to food.
c) Microorganisms help decompose waste.
d) Microorganisms are used to make bread rise.

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