Microorganisms: Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi (Junior Cert Science): Quizzes
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What is a colony of microorganisms?
What is a colony of microorganisms?
A large group working together
Why do scientists debate whether viruses are truly living?
Why do scientists debate whether viruses are truly living?
They can't carry out life processes alone
Why don't antibiotics work on viral infections like colds?
Why don't antibiotics work on viral infections like colds?
Antibiotics only kill bacteria & fungi
How does vaccination protect you from disease?
How does vaccination protect you from disease?
Trains immune system with weak disease
Which vitamins do beneficial gut bacteria produce?
Which vitamins do beneficial gut bacteria produce?
Vitamin B and vitamin K
Who accidentally discovered penicillin from mould in 1928?
Who accidentally discovered penicillin from mould in 1928?
Alexander Fleming
How does freezing preserve food?
How does freezing preserve food?
Removes available water as solid ice
Which parts make up a virus structure?
Which parts make up a virus structure?
Genetic material, protein coat, spikes
Which disease is caused by fungi, not a worm?
Which disease is caused by fungi, not a worm?
Ringworm
Why is soap effective at killing viruses on hands?
Why is soap effective at killing viruses on hands?
Breaks down the virus fat layer