Cells and Microorganisms

Question 1

cell membrane

Answer 1

outer layer of the cell controlling what comes in and out

Question 2

bacteria

Answer 2

tiny unicellular organism that can be good or bad

Question 3

cell

Answer 3

the smallest unit of life

Question 4

cell wall

Answer 4

the outside of the cell that creates the structure and shape of the cell

Question 5

nucleus

Answer 5

the control center of the cell

Question 6

cytoplasm

Answer 6

a thick liquid that holds all of the organelles in a cell

Question 7

chloroplast

Answer 7

a bean shaped organelle that contains chlorophyll to create food sources

Question 8

pathogens

Answer 8

tiny unicellular organisms that can curate health issues

Question 9

microscope

Answer 9

a scientific instrument used to identify microorganisms

Question 10

mitochondria

Answer 10

red bean like organelles that contain energy inside of cells

Question 11

vacuole

Answer 11

a storage organelle containing a liquid of some sort and usually food or waste molecules

Question 12

microorganism

Answer 12

a tiny living thing

Question 13

Which organelle in the cell contains DNA? (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

Answer 13

The nucleus contains DNA and chromosomes.

Question 14

How do animal cells and plants cells differ?

Answer 14

Animal cells do not have a cell wall or chloroplasts. Plant cells do though. Humans are made of animals cells and not plant cells.

Question 15

Name three ways bacteria can be useful.

Answer 15

It can help your digestive system. The wax in your ears and the mucus in your nose help to trap harmful bacteria. When you go to clean your ears and blow your nose the bad bacteria will get out.

Question 16

How does bacteria help in human digestion?

Answer 16

The bacteria in your body can turn unhealthy food into useful chemicals for your body.

Question 17

How do microorganisms help the ecosystem?

Answer 17

Microorganisms can recycle the dead, decompose, make medicine, and more. When something dies its’ remains soak into the soil and grow into something new.

Question 18

Why should we cook raw meat before consumption?

Answer 18

Raw meat can carry a lot of bacteria, parasites, and diseases depending on the animal your eating. Pigs meat includes, pork, porkchop, pork shoulder, pork belly, pork loin, pork butt (or ham), pig feet, and the head. Pigs will eat everything. Including their own excrete.

Question 19

Where can microorganisms be found?

Answer 19

They are everywhere. They can be on any object, in the air, and most likely on you.