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What is the term for micro-organisms that live on our bodies without harming us?
What is the term for micro-organisms that live on our bodies without harming us?
- Beneficial microbes
- Pathogens
- Microbial flora
- Normal flora (correct)
What is the role of micro-organisms in the environment?
What is the role of micro-organisms in the environment?
- They only live on human bodies
- They are only beneficial to humans
- They are responsible for the breakdown of organic waste (correct)
- They are never found in the air we breathe
What percentage of micro-organisms are pathogenic?
What percentage of micro-organisms are pathogenic?
- 10%
- 20%
- 3% (correct)
- 50%
Which of the following foods relies on microbial activity in the manufacturing process?
Which of the following foods relies on microbial activity in the manufacturing process?
What is the term for the ability of micro-organisms to cause disease?
What is the term for the ability of micro-organisms to cause disease?
What is the purpose of normal flora in our bodies?
What is the purpose of normal flora in our bodies?
What is the term for micro–organisms that cause infection when they leave their normal place of residence in the body?
What is the term for micro–organisms that cause infection when they leave their normal place of residence in the body?
Why do some micro–organisms cause infection in people with chronic illness?
Why do some micro–organisms cause infection in people with chronic illness?
What is a characteristic of micro–organisms that distinguishes them from plants?
What is a characteristic of micro–organisms that distinguishes them from plants?
Why is water important for bacterial growth?
Why is water important for bacterial growth?
At what temperature do bacteria that grow in association with humans reproduce most rapidly?
At what temperature do bacteria that grow in association with humans reproduce most rapidly?
What is a way to decrease the risk of bacterial spread in the healthcare environment?
What is a way to decrease the risk of bacterial spread in the healthcare environment?
