Role Of Microorganisms Quiz

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    Which of these microorganisms are used in biotechnology and research?

    • Bacteria 
    • Fungi
    • Virus
    • All of the above
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Did you know that microorganisms are significant for humans? Here is a "Role Of Microorganisms" quiz to test your knowledge of the various uses of microorganisms. From helping in the production of dairy products to being used in biotechnology and research, microorganisms find multiple uses. Take this quiz to find out some interesting facts about microorganisms. Let's see if you can get all the answers correct. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    How do microorganisms make us sick?

    • They disrupt natural cell processes that hurt our cells.

    • They release toxins that hurt our cells.

    • Both A & B

    • None of the above

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  • 3. 

    What are decomposing microorganisms' roles in ecosystems?

    • They recycle nutrients back into the soil for other organisms to use.

    • They are food for scavengers.

    • They are food for quaternary consumers.

    • They feed on other microorganisms.

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  • 4. 

    How do microorganisms help in the production of dairy products?

    • Helps in decomposition

    • Prevents it from getting spoiled

    • Helps in fermentation

    • Makes it safe for consumption

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following enzyme(s) is/are derived by using microbes?

    • Lipase

    • Lactase

    • Protease

    • All of the above

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following type of symbiotic relationships can microorganisms form?

    • Mutualism

    • Commensalism

    • Parasitism

    • All of the above

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  • 7. 

    What's the use of Vitamin B12 manufactured by fungi?

    • Helps in digestion in humans

    • Prevents humans from viral infections

    • Used in the manufacturing of leather products

    • Keeps plants immune to pest attacks

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  • 8. 

    How do microorganisms help in increasing crop productivity?

    • Help in photosynthesis

    • Used as insecticides

    • Keep crops safe during heavy rainfall

    • Used as seeds

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  • 9. 

    How are bacteria important to the nitrogen cycle?

    • It becomes charged by lightning and releases energy into the soil.

    • It fixes atmospheric nitrogen into forms plants can use.

    • It uses nitrogen to make energy for other living organisms.

    • All of the above

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  • 10. 

    Check the boxes that are diseases caused by bacteria in humans.

    • Strep Throat

    • HIV

    • Flu

    • Tuberculosis

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