FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Microbial Biology for Kids! Trivia Quiz

Microbial biology is the study of tiny life forms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi that are invisible to the eye. Match the microbes with their descriptions. The title of this quiz is an author challenge from kyleisalive.

A matching quiz by sarahcateh. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
sarahcateh

Time
4 mins

Type
Match Quiz

Quiz #
391,184

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
10 / 10

Plays
574

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.

Questions		Choices
1. A bacteria that can make you sick if you don't cook meat properly. Its name kind of sounds like a type of fish!		Influenza
2. A type of yeast that is found in the human gut and is used to make chocolate and other foods! Its name sounds like a non-staged photo you may take.		Penicillium
3. The virus that causes the flu. Different types of this virus affect humans, dogs, pigs, birds, and other types of animals.		Staphylococcus
4. A type of bacteria that is so-named because it converts sugars to lactic acid.		Kazachstania
5. This fungus is named after an Asian country. It's often used in the production of foods such as kefir and sourdough bread.		Salmonella
6. This virus causes a paralyzing childhood illness. Luckily, the virus has been eradicated in many parts of the world thanks to a widely available vaccine.		Poliovirus
7. A virus that causes Hepatitis A, a dangerous infection of the liver.		Candida
8. Some types of this famous fungus, studied by Alexander Fleming, produce a very important antibiotic.		Lactobacillus
9. Staph infections, caused by this type of bacteria, are responsible for many ailments including skin infections, food poisoning, and toxic shock syndrome.		Hepatovirus
10. Although this bacteria can cause many types of infections, it most famously causes sore throats.		Streptococcus

Select each answer

1. A bacteria that can make you sick if you don't cook meat properly. Its name kind of sounds like a type of fish!

2. A type of yeast that is found in the human gut and is used to make chocolate and other foods! Its name sounds like a non-staged photo you may take.

3. The virus that causes the flu. Different types of this virus affect humans, dogs, pigs, birds, and other types of animals.

4. A type of bacteria that is so-named because it converts sugars to lactic acid.

5. This fungus is named after an Asian country. It's often used in the production of foods such as kefir and sourdough bread.

6. This virus causes a paralyzing childhood illness. Luckily, the virus has been eradicated in many parts of the world thanks to a widely available vaccine.

7. A virus that causes Hepatitis A, a dangerous infection of the liver.

8. Some types of this famous fungus, studied by Alexander Fleming, produce a very important antibiotic.

9. Staph infections, caused by this type of bacteria, are responsible for many ailments including skin infections, food poisoning, and toxic shock syndrome.

10. Although this bacteria can cause many types of infections, it most famously causes sore throats.

Most Recent Scores

Oct 12 2024 : bradncarol: 7/10
Sep 11 2024 : Guest 222: 10/10

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A bacteria that can make you sick if you don't cook meat properly. Its name kind of sounds like a type of fish!

Answer: Salmonella

Salmonella is a bacteria that is shaped like a rod. It is one of the most common causes of food poisoning. Make sure you cook your meat well and wash anything that touches raw meat really well!

2. A type of yeast that is found in the human gut and is used to make chocolate and other foods! Its name sounds like a non-staged photo you may take.

Answer: Candida

Candida naturally exists in the human body, but an overgrowth of candida can cause infections on the skin or mucus membranes. Yeast is a type of fungus.

3. The virus that causes the flu. Different types of this virus affect humans, dogs, pigs, birds, and other types of animals.

Answer: Influenza

In humans, the influenza virus causes the flu which is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs. You can help avoid getting and transmitting the flu by getting a flu shot every year!

4. A type of bacteria that is so-named because it converts sugars to lactic acid.

Answer: Lactobacillus

Lots of types of the rod-shaped lactobacillus live in the human digestive system and also are used in the production of many foods and drinks such as yogurt, bread, chocolate, cheese, and some types of alcohol.

5. This fungus is named after an Asian country. It's often used in the production of foods such as kefir and sourdough bread.

Answer: Kazachstania

Kazachstania is a type of yeast that is used in food production. It is named after the country of Kazakhstan, where it was first described scientifically.

6. This virus causes a paralyzing childhood illness. Luckily, the virus has been eradicated in many parts of the world thanks to a widely available vaccine.

Answer: Poliovirus

Polio was once one of the most feared viruses in the world. Some famous people who have suffered from polio include: Alan Alda, Franklin Roosevelt, Frida Kahlo, and Donald Sutherland.

7. A virus that causes Hepatitis A, a dangerous infection of the liver.

Answer: Hepatovirus

Hepatitis A is caused by a hepatovirus, while hepatitis B is caused by an
orthohepadnavirus, and hepatitis C is caused by a hepacivirus. All 3 types of hepatitis cause severe (and sometimes deadly) liver infections. Luckily, there are widely available vaccines to help prevent hepatitis A and B.

8. Some types of this famous fungus, studied by Alexander Fleming, produce a very important antibiotic.

Answer: Penicillium

The name penicillium comes from the Latin word for paintbrush because the fungus's spores look brush-like. Penicillium is a type of blue or green mold.

9. Staph infections, caused by this type of bacteria, are responsible for many ailments including skin infections, food poisoning, and toxic shock syndrome.

Answer: Staphylococcus

One particularly scary type of staph infection is caused by MRSA: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. MRSA is very serious because it is resistant to most common antibiotics. Staphylococcus is a round-shaped bacterium.

10. Although this bacteria can cause many types of infections, it most famously causes sore throats.

Answer: Streptococcus

Streptococcus is the cause of strep throat, which is very contagious. It can also cause pink eye, pneumonia, meningitis, and many other types of serious infections. Streptococcus grows in a twisted chain shape.

Source: Author sarahcateh

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor NatalieW before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.