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Science CH 2

Chapter 2 focuses on microorganisms, highlighting their roles as both beneficial and harmful entities. It includes practice questions such as multiple choice, fill in the blanks, matching, true or false, and short answer questions related to various microorganisms and their functions. Key topics covered include reproduction methods, disease causation, and applications in food production and agriculture.

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Science CH 2

Chapter 2 focuses on microorganisms, highlighting their roles as both beneficial and harmful entities. It includes practice questions such as multiple choice, fill in the blanks, matching, true or false, and short answer questions related to various microorganisms and their functions. Key topics covered include reproduction methods, disease causation, and applications in food production and agriculture.

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🦠 Chapter 2 – Microorganisms: Friend and Foe: Practice

Questions
A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Choose the correct answer:

1. Which of the following is a unicellular organism?


a) Amoeba
b) Hydra
c) Mushroom
d) Algae
2. Yeast reproduces by:
a) Spore formation
b) Budding
c) Fragmentation
d) Binary fission
3. Which microorganism is used in the production of alcohol?
a) Bacteria
b) Yeast
c) Algae
d) Protozoa
4. Which of these diseases is caused by a virus?
a) Typhoid
b) Tuberculosis
c) Malaria
d) Polio
5. Which microorganism is used in nitrogen fixation?
a) Rhizobium
b) Amoeba
c) Lactobacillus
d) Euglena

B. Fill in the Blanks

1. ______ are the smallest microorganisms.


2. The process of conversion of sugar into alcohol by yeast is called
______.
3. ______ is used in making curd from milk.
4. Citrus canker is caused by ______.
5. Preservatives such as ______ and ______ are used in jams and pickles.

C. Match the Columns

Column A Column B

1. Lactobacillus a) Malaria

2. Virus b) Alcohol production

3. Yeast c) Polio

4. Protozoa d) Curd formation

5. Bacteria e) Typhoid

D. True or False

1. Microorganisms are visible to the naked eye.


2. Yeast is used in baking and brewing industries.
3. Antibiotics can be used to treat viral infections.
4. Some bacteria help in nitrogen fixation.
5. Algae are always harmful to humans.
E. One Word/Line Answers

1. Name one fungal disease in humans.


2. What are microorganisms that cause diseases called?
3. Name the microorganism used in making bread fluffy.
4. What is pasteurization?
5. Write one use of antibiotics.

F. Very Short Answer Questions (2 Marks)


1. How do microorganisms spoil food?
2. What is the role of Rhizobium in agriculture?
3. Give two examples of diseases caused by viruses.
4. How can we prevent the spread of communicable diseases?
5. What are vaccines? How do they work?

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