Learning Outcome 3: Micro-organisms/Microbes

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Subject: Natural science > Biology
School grade: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Learning Outcome 3: Micro-organisms/Microbes

1. Micro-organisms _________ be seen with our eyes.

2. We need a ______________ to be able to see the micro-organisms.

3. True or False.
Microbes are found everywhere.

4. True or false
All of the microbes are harmful.

5. True or False
Microbes are living things.

6. Viruses can cause diseases such as

7. Bacteria can cause infections such as

8. Three examples of fungi are

9. Tick 4 benefits of micro-organisms.

Bacteria in the intestines help us digest the food

Can cause infections

Bacteria make the soil more fertile

Probiotics keep our body healthy and working well

Microbes are used in food such as bread, wine and yoghurt

Viruses can cause diseases such as flu and covid-19.

10. How can we protect ourselves from microbes and germs? Choose 3 answers.

wash our hands

use dirty utensils in the kitchen

use a tissue when coughing or sneezing

take vaccines

if we are sick, we still go out

11. When do we need to wash our hands? Choose 4 answers.

Before eating

before using the toilet

after using the toilet

before cooking

before sneezing

after sneezing

12. Fermentation is used to make