About this Study Set
This study set covers Microbiology through
25 practice questions.
A collection of core facts about microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, and viruses designed for elementary education. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 25 questions from the
Microbiology Essentials for Students study set below.
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1
Which tool is primarily used by scientists to view microorganisms that are too small for the human eye to see?
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A
Telescope
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B
Microscope
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C
Magnifying glass
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D
Periscope
2
Which type of microorganism is used in the process of making bread rise?
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A
Bacteria
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B
Virus
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C
Yeast
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D
Algae
3
Bacteria are classified as which of the following?
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A
Single-celled organisms
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B
Multi-celled animals
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C
Plants
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D
Fungi
4
What is the main purpose of a vaccine?
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A
To clean surfaces
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B
To help the body recognize and fight specific pathogens
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C
To grow more bacteria
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D
To make viruses stronger
5
Which of the following is considered a beneficial function of bacteria in the human body?
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A
Causing colds
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B
Aiding in digestion
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C
Creating oxygen
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D
Making skin color
6
Which kingdom do mushrooms belong to?
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A
Bacteria
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B
Protista
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C
Fungi
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D
Animalia
7
What substance do plants, including some microscopic algae, produce as a byproduct of photosynthesis?
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A
Carbon dioxide
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B
Oxygen
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C
Methane
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D
Nitrogen
8
Antibiotics are medicines specifically designed to kill or inhibit the growth of what?
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A
Viruses
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B
Bacteria
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C
Fungi
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D
Parasites
9
Where are microorganisms found in the environment?
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A
Only in laboratories
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B
Only in the ocean
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C
Almost everywhere on Earth
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D
Only in the human body
10
Which of these is a microscopic organism that lives in water and can perform photosynthesis?
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A
Algae
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B
Protozoa
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C
Virus
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D
Bacteria
11
What is the term for microorganisms that cause disease?
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A
Antibiotics
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B
Probiotics
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C
Pathogens
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D
Enzymes
12
Which of these is NOT a microorganism?
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A
Virus
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B
Bacterium
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C
Mushroom
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D
Protozoan
13
Mold belongs to which group of organisms?
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A
Bacteria
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B
Fungi
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C
Viruses
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D
Archaea
14
What is the primary way that viruses reproduce?
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A
By splitting in half
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B
By infecting a host cell and using its machinery
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C
By absorbing sunlight
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D
By eating other bacteria
15
Which organ in the human body contains a large community of beneficial bacteria that help us stay healthy?
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A
Heart
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B
Lungs
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C
Intestines
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D
Kidneys
16
What do we call a scientist who studies microorganisms?
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A
Geologist
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B
Microbiologist
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C
Astronomer
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D
Botanist
17
Which structure do some bacteria use to help them move?
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A
Cilia
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B
Flagella
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C
Roots
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D
Wings
18
Which of the following is a way to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria?
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A
Washing hands with soap
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B
Touching eyes
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C
Sharing food
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D
Sneezing without covering
19
What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?
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A
Cytoplasm
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B
Nucleus
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C
Wall
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D
Membrane
20
Why are some bacteria considered 'decomposers'?
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A
They create new soil
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B
They break down dead plant and animal matter
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C
They eat plastic
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D
They grow only in the sun
21
Which is the smallest type of microorganism?
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A
Bacteria
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B
Yeast
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C
Virus
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D
Protozoa
22
What is the role of the cell wall in bacteria?
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A
To store water
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B
To provide structural support and protection
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C
To help the bacteria see
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D
To digest food
23
Which of these is a product made using fermentation by bacteria?
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A
Yogurt
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B
Orange juice
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C
Bread
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D
Bottled water
24
How do viruses differ from bacteria?
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A
Viruses are larger
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B
Viruses are not considered living cells
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C
Viruses only live in soil
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D
Viruses are plants
25
What gas do yeast cells release that makes dough rise?
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A
Oxygen
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B
Carbon dioxide
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C
Nitrogen
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D
Helium
