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Microorganisms: Friend and Foe - 2

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Which of the following is made from modified viruses or bacteria and is used to induce immunity in a human body?

  1. Pathogen

  2. Vaccine

  3. Antibiotic

  4. Antibody


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Antibiotics are the substances that destroy or inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms, whereas, pathogen refers to a disease causing organism. Vaccine refers to a biological preparation, which is made from modified viruses or bacteria to induce immunity in human beings, and antibodies are present in the blood and helps fighting against infections. 

Which of the following causes rust disease in wheat?

  1. Bacterium

  2. Virus

  3. Protozoan

  4. Fungus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fungus is responsible for rust disease in wheat.

A microorganism has an irregular and constantly changing shape and it is found in stagnant water. Its infection in humans can affect liver and causes dysentery. Identify this microorganism.

  1. Paramecium

  2. Amoeba

  3. Mycobacterium tuberculosis

  4. Vibrio cholerae


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Amoeba has an irregular and constantly changing shape and it is found in stagnant water. Its infection in humans can affect liver and causes dysentery.

In which industry is yeast grown on natural sugars present in grains like barley, wheat and rice, and crushed fruit juice?

  1. Wine industry

  2. Baking industry

  3. Soft drink industry

  4. Fast food industry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yeast is grown on natural sugars present in grains like barley, wheat and rice, and crushed fruit juice in the wine industry.

Robert Koch, in 1876, discovered the microbe causing _________________ disease.

  1. foot and mouth

  2. rust of wheat

  3. citrus canker

  4. anthrax


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anthrax is a skin disease which affects sheep and cow and was discovered by Robert Koch.

Which of the following treatments prevents the spoilage of milk?

  1. Fermentation

  2. Pasteurisation

  3. Addition of sugar

  4. Addition of salt


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pasteurisation prevents the spoilage of milk. Pasteurisation is the process of removing harmful pathogens from various types of food.

Arun was observing roots of a pea plant under a microscope and found some microorganisms. Which of the following microorganisms was observed by Arun?

  1. Aspergillus

  2. Yeast

  3. Rhizobium

  4. Paramecium


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pea is a leguminous plant. Rhizobium is found in the root nodules of leguminous plants.

Which of the following are the causative agents of dengue and malaria, respectively?

  1. Aedes and Anopheles mosquitoes

  2. Anopheles and Aedes mosquitoes

  3. Virus and Protozoa

  4. Protozoa and Virus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dengue is caused by a virus while malaria is caused by a protozoan. Aedes mosquito - dengue and Anopheles mosquito - malaria, are vectors for these diseases.

Meat and fish are covered with dry salt to

  1. make them tasty

  2. check the growth of bacteria

  3. make them spongy

  4. change the colour


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Meat and fish are covered with dry salt to check the growth of bacteria.

Which of the following is a set of diseases caused by viruses in human beings?

  1. Smallpox, dysentery, malaria

  2. Influenza, mumps, polio

  3. Chicken pox, dengue, typhoid

  4. Tuberculosis, rabies, AIDS


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Influenza, mumps and polio represent the set of diseases caused by viruses in human beings.

Which of the following statements are correct? (a) Sugar reduces the moisture content that inhibits the growth of bacteria which spoil food. (b) Boiling kills many microorganisms. (c) Dry fruits and even vegetables are packed in air tight packets to prevent the attack of microbes. (d) Growth of microorganisms does not inhibit in very cold conditions.

  1. (a), (b) and (d)

  2. (a) and (b)

  3. (b) and (c)

  4. (a), (b) and (c)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Growth of microorganisms is inhibited in very cold conditions.

Which of the following is not a microorganism?

  1. Chlamydomonas

  2. Anopheles

  3. Paramecium

  4. Aspergillus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Anopheles is a mosquito. The rest of them are microorganisms.

Which of the following activities is not performed by microorganisms?

  1. Decomposition of dead and waste materials

  2. Preparation of medicines, vaccines, etc.

  3. Decomposition of plastic bags, plastic bottles, plastic toys, etc.

  4. Preparation of breads, pastries, cakes, wines and alcohol


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Microorganisms decompose dead organic matter. These are used in the preparation of medicines and also in the baking industry. Plastic goods are non-biodegradable and cannot be acted upon by microorganisms.

What is/are the source(s) of antibiotic tablets, capsules or injections?

  1. Feed of livestock

  2. Plants

  3. Animals

  4. Microorganisms


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sources of these medicines are microorganisms. These medicines kill or stop the growth of a disease.

Which of the following food components is not able to prevent the growth of bacteria during food preservation?

  1. Salt

  2. Water

  3. Sugar

  4. Oil


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Water is a good medium for the microorganisms to grow and flourish.

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