Microbes and diseases quiz

15 Questions

Quiz Description

The study of microorganisms has shown that some are very important to society in ways that we could only imagine. Microbes are often used by medical personnel in the production of vaccines and treatment drugs for particular diseases. This goes so far as to tell us that the causes of some diseases could actually be used in the production of vaccines for those same diseases. And We have come to test your knowledge and prepare you for any upcoming Exams or tests involving A level Biology. 

Microbes are minute unicellular organisms that are invisible to the human eye like viruses. They are found in the air, water, land, and other living things. The human body alone is home to millions of microorganisms. They are used for the production of food, antiseptics, and treatment of water.

Diseases are disorders caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Diseases are caused by only harmful organisms, some are totally harmless and they even live in our bodies.

You will now find 15questions on this quiz below, play and test your knowledge as you prepare for your tests. 

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1:

Which of the following describes the word antiseptic?


Correct
  • 1:
     a protein made by white blood cells that can help destroy microbes
  • 2:
      injection of dead or weakened micro-organism to stimulate production of antibodies
  • 3:
      kills, or prevents the growth of bacteria in the body
  • 4:
     kills, or prevents the growth of bacteria on external parts of the body
2:

Which of the following is TRUE?


Correct
  • 1:
    white blood cells can't kill harmful micro-organisms
  • 2:
    antibiotics like penicillin, stop viruses reproducing
  • 3:
     while still in the womb, a baby cannot get antibodies from its mother
  • 4:
    platelets in your blood help form a protective scab over a cut
3:

Which of the following describes the word infection?


Correct
  • 1:
     a protein made by white blood cells that can help destroy microbes
  • 2:
     injection of dead or weakened micro-organism to stimulate production of antibodies
  • 3:
     kills, or prevents the growth of bacteria in the body
  • 4:
    the result of a micro-organism entering the body and causing disease
4:

Very small living things that can only be seen with a __(1)__ and are called __(2)__. Some are __(3)__ like __(4)__ used in breadmaking. However, others are __(5)__ causing diseases like __(6)__.  Which missing word is __(2)__?


Correct
  • 1:
    harmful
  • 2:
    useful
  • 3:
    yeast
  • 4:
    microbes
5:

Which of the following summaries describes a fungus?


Correct
  • 1:
     it has a cell wall (not cellulose) and cell membrane, has genes and cytoplasm, no nucleus, produces toxins, can reproduce outside living cells and is destroyed by antibiotics
  • 2:
     it is a single cell or cellular filaments with nucleus containing genes surrounded by cytoplasm but does not contain chlorophyl
  • 3:
     it has a protein coat, has genes, no cytoplasm, can only reproduce in living 'host' cells and damages them, not destroyed by antibiotics, extremely small (many cannot be seen even with a powerful optical microscope)
  • 4:
    none
6:

Very small living things that can only be seen with a __(1)__ and are called __(2)__. Some are __(3)__ like __(4)__ used in breadmaking. However, others are __(5)__ causing diseases like __(6)__.  Which missing word is __(6)__?


Correct
  • 1:
    cholera
  • 2:
    microscope
  • 3:
    yeast
  • 4:
    microbes
7:

You can grow micro-organisms in a __(1)__ containing a gelatinous layer of __(2)__ mixed with __(3)__ to feed on. The __(4)__ are spread across the gel using a __(5)__ wire loop.  Which word(s) is/are missing from __(5)__?


Correct
  • 1:
    bacteria
  • 2:
    agar
  • 3:
    sterilised
  • 4:
    nutrients
8:

The body has many natural defences against harmful materials including microbes that cause disease. Which 'defence' relates to your stomach?


Correct
  • 1:
    sticky mucous traps microbes which is removed by cilia cellsbes which is moved by cilia cells
  • 2:
     acts as a barrier to germs and produces an antiseptic oil
  • 3:
     platelets produce clots which dry to form a barrier to germs
  • 4:
    contains acid that kills most harmful bacteria
9:

Which of the following is TRUE?


Correct
  • 1:
     antibiotics like penicillin, stop bacteria reproducing
  • 2:
     antibodies in your blood help form a protective scab over a cut
  • 3:
     viruses can't cause diseases
  • 4:
     white blood cells can't kill harmful micro-organisms
10:

Which of the following matches the word pasteurisation?


Correct
  • 1:
     drinking water is treated with chlorine before domestic use
  • 2:
     milk is heated to a high temperature for a short time before selling to customer
  • 3:
     using yeast and sugar solution to make alcohol
  • 4:
     the result of being injected with a dead or weakened form of a micro-organism to stimulate antibody production
11:

Very small living things that can only be seen with a __(1)__ and are called __(2)__. Some are __(3)__ like __(4)__ used in breadmaking. However, others are __(5)__ causing diseases like __(6)__.  Which missing word is __(4)__?


Correct
  • 1:
    microscope
  • 2:
    useful
  • 3:
    harmful
  • 4:
    yeast
12:

Which of the following describes the word antibody?


Correct
  • 1:
     injection of dead or weakened micro-organism to stimulate production of antibodies
  • 2:
      the result of a micro-organism entering the body and causing disease
  • 3:
      kills, or prevents the growth of bacteria in the body
  • 4:
      a protein made by white blood cells that can help destroy microbes
13:

Which of the following describes the word pathogen


Correct
  • 1:
      a micro-organism that can cause a disease
  • 2:
      kills, or prevents the growth of bacteria on external parts of the body
  • 3:
      kills, or prevents the growth of bacteria in the body
  • 4:
     a protein made by white blood cells that can help destroy microbes
14:

Which of the following is TRUE?


Correct
  • 1:
      while still in the womb, a baby can get antibodies from its mother
  • 2:
      antibiotics like penicillin, stop viruses reproducing
  • 3:
      antibodies in your blood help form a protective scab over a cut
  • 4:
      viruses can't cause diseases
15:

Very small living things that can only be seen with a __(1)__ and are called __(2)__. Some are __(3)__ like __(4)__ used in breadmaking. However, others are __(5)__ causing diseases like __(6)__.  Which missing word is __(3)__?


Correct
  • 1:
    useful
  • 2:
    harmful
  • 3:
    cholera
  • 4:
    yeast

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