Yeast is used in the production of

The following is an antibiotic

The bread or idli dough rises because of

The process of conversion of sugar into alcohol is called

Under unfavourable conditions, microorganisms form a _______________ around themselves.

Pathogens are___________ causing organisms.

______________ is a nitrogen fixing bacteria.

Paramecium is a slipper- shaped ___________________

Foot and mouth disease is a bacterial disease in animals.

Microorganisms can be found only in air and water.

Do we have a separate branch of biology for the study of microorganisms, what is it called as?

Identify protozoan from the list of microorganisms given: Rhizopus, Rhizobium, Penicillium, Amoeba

Write the name of two groups of microorganisms which live in colonies.

A popular vaccination programme was launched in India in 1995. Name it.

A gas is responsible for increase in volume of dough. Name it.

Give example of a disease that can spread through direct contact with infected person.

Preservatives are used in kitchen on daily basis. List a few of them.

Name any two algae which helps in nitrogen fixation.

Name the microorganisms which can fix atmospheric nitrogen in the soil.

Write a short paragraph on the harmful effects of microorganisms.

Do microorganisms play any useful role in environment? If yes, explain.

Cooling helps in food preservation. How?

During biology class, teacher was telling about microbes and how they are useful to humans. Hearing this, Jasmine got confused as she knew the TB caused to her uncle is due to a microbe. She asked his teacher about it. The teacher appreciated her for question and explained the whole class.
(a) What are microbes?
(b) How are microbes helpful to humans?
(c) Name one microbe
(i) used in household products.
(ii) used in antibiotics.
(d) Mention two diseases other than TB caused by microbes.
(e) Identify the values shown by Jasmine.

Observe the figure and answer the following questions.

(a) Name the microorganism and the group to which it belongs.
(b) Name the food item on which the organism grows.
(c) Does it grow well in dry or in moist conditions?
(d) Is it safe to eat infected bread?