13 Questions
Which term is used to describe microscopic organisms?
Microbes
What do microscopic fungi do to obtain nutrients?
Absorb nutrients from the environment
Which condition can cause rapid multiplication of microscopic fungi?
High humidity
Which of the following best describes microorganisms?
Microscopic organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye
What is the term used to describe microscopic organisms?
Microbes
Which of the following is true about microorganisms?
They can be either single-celled or multicellular
What do microscopic fungi do to obtain nutrients?
Absorb nutrients from the environment
Which of the following is an example of a microscopic fungus used in making bread?
Yeast
Who discovered how yeast cells affect bread in 1859?
Pasteur
What do yeast cells feed on when making bread?
Starch
What does the carbon dioxide produced by yeast cells in bread dough cause?
The dough to rise
Which industry uses some types of microscopic fungi to treat diseases?
Pharmaceutical industry
Under what conditions do some types of microscopic fungi cause infectious diseases and infections?
High temperature and humid environment
Test your knowledge about microorganisms and their characteristics in this quiz. Learn about the different types of microscopic organisms, their cellular structure, and their role in various ecosystems.
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