12 Questions
Which insect is the carrier of the parasite causing malaria?
Mosquito
Which insect spreads the dengue virus?
Aedes mosquito
Which microbe causes malaria disease?
Protozoa plasmodium
Which disease spreads through infected food or water?
Cholera
Which micro-organism is used for the large scale production of alcohol?
Yeast
Who discovered the antibiotic Penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
What is the main function performed by blue-green algae?
Nitrogen fixation in soil
Which scientist discovered the vaccine for smallpox?
Edward Jenner
Which food materials can be preserved by using common salt?
Fish and meat
What are the preservatives used in the preservation of fruits as jams and jellies?
Sodium benzoate and sodium meta bisulphate
Which two food materials can be preserved by using oil or vinegar?
Fish and meat
What are the two special chemicals used as food preservatives?
Sodium benzoate and sodium meta bisulphate
Test your knowledge on microorganisms and antibiotics with this quiz. Answer questions about the large scale production of alcohol using yeast, commonly known antibiotics, and diseases preventable by vaccination.
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