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What are microorganisms or microbes?
What are microorganisms or microbes?
- Living organisms that can only be seen with a microscope (correct)
- Living organisms that can be seen with the unaided eye
- Non-living organisms that are visible to the naked eye
- Non-living organisms that can only be seen with a magnifying glass
What is a common observation about moist bread during the rainy season?
What is a common observation about moist bread during the rainy season?
- Its surface gets covered with greyish white patches (correct)
- It becomes harder
- It turns red in color
- It starts smelling like roses
Why are microorganisms called 'microorganisms'?
Why are microorganisms called 'microorganisms'?
- Because they are very large in size
- Because they can only be seen under a microscope (correct)
- Because they are colored microscopically
- Because they are invisible to the naked eye
What can be observed by spreading a drop of moist soil on a slide and looking under a microscope?
What can be observed by spreading a drop of moist soil on a slide and looking under a microscope?
Why do some microorganisms require the help of a microscope to be seen?
Why do some microorganisms require the help of a microscope to be seen?
What is the significance of observing water and soil under a microscope for microorganisms?
What is the significance of observing water and soil under a microscope for microorganisms?
Which of the following is a common example of a pathogenic bacterium?
Which of the following is a common example of a pathogenic bacterium?
How do pathogenic microorganisms primarily spread among humans?
How do pathogenic microorganisms primarily spread among humans?
Which of the following is an example of a pathogenic virus?
Which of the following is an example of a pathogenic virus?
What is a characteristic feature of pathogenic fungi like Candida?
What is a characteristic feature of pathogenic fungi like Candida?
In what ways can pathogenic microorganisms be transmitted indirectly?
In what ways can pathogenic microorganisms be transmitted indirectly?
What distinguishes pathogenic microorganisms from non-pathogenic ones?
What distinguishes pathogenic microorganisms from non-pathogenic ones?
What was a devastating plague that swept across Europe during the Middle Ages?
What was a devastating plague that swept across Europe during the Middle Ages?
How do vaccines help in controlling pathogenic microorganisms?
How do vaccines help in controlling pathogenic microorganisms?
What is a consequence of overuse and misuse of antibiotics?
What is a consequence of overuse and misuse of antibiotics?
How does proper handwashing help in preventing the spread of pathogenic microorganisms?
How does proper handwashing help in preventing the spread of pathogenic microorganisms?
What method helps limit the spread of vector-borne diseases?
What method helps limit the spread of vector-borne diseases?
Why is understanding the role of microorganisms important for human health and global ecosystems?
Why is understanding the role of microorganisms important for human health and global ecosystems?
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