Pathogenic Microorganisms Worksheet
A Grade 10 science worksheet covering types of pathogenic microorganisms, their characteristics, and how they cause disease.
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Pathogenic Microorganisms
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all your work where applicable.
1. Which of the following is NOT a primary type of pathogenic microorganism?
Bacteria
Viruses
Algae
Fungi
2. Viruses are obligate intracellular , meaning they require a host cell to replicate.
3. The outermost layer of a bacterial cell, which can contribute to its pathogenicity, is the .
4. All microorganisms are pathogenic and cause disease.
True
False
5. Describe two ways in which bacteria can cause disease in humans.
6. Examine the diagram of the bacterial cell below and identify two structures that contribute to its ability to cause infection.
7. Match each type of pathogen with its characteristic.
a. Protozoa
i. Non-cellular, genetic material in a protein coat
b. Fungi
ii. Unicellular prokaryotes
c. Bacteria
iii. Eukaryotic, often single-celled, can move independently
d. Viruses
iv. Eukaryotic, includes yeasts and molds
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