Microbiology Chapter Quiz

<p>Through contaminated food or drinks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Minor skin irritations or serious illnesses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Viruses are not classified as cells. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Damaging living tissue directly. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Organisms that derive nutrients at the expense of another organism. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through airborne transmission or direct contact. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both can damage living tissues. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tiny living things that cause diseases.

Single-celled organisms, like bacteria, that can reproduce by dividing.

Bacteria damage tissue and release toxins, which both make you sick.

Viruses are much smaller than bacteria and can only reproduce inside host cells.

Parasites are organisms that live off of another organism, often causing diseases.

Bacteria are microscopic living cells that can reproduce very quickly. They make us sick by damaging tissue or releasing toxins.

Viruses are much smaller than bacteria and can only reproduce inside living cells. Once inside, they take over cell functions to make more viruses, causing damage.

Parasites are organisms that live in or on other organisms, often causing harm. They might enter the body through skin, contaminated food, or drink.

Fungi are microorganisms, like molds, causing diseases. They can enter the body through the air or by direct contact.

Scientists develop new ways to fight diseases caused by pathogens. They explore vaccines, antibiotics, and other treatments.