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Write diseases caused by microorganisms. How can we prevent them?

Important Questions on General Introduction and Classification of Microorganisms

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Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:

_____(Germs/Foods/Water/Air) can get inside our body with dirt and cause diseases. 

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Disease-causing microorganisms are called _____ (decomposers/pathogens).
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Rajat was feeling unwell and the doctor did some tests to know what Rajat was suffering from and also gave him some antibiotics. Put a tick on the disease(s) which can be treated with antibiotics.

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Write a short paragraph on the harmful effects of microorganisms.
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Bacteria are known to increase the fertility of soil through different processes that help the plants to absorb nitrogen. Given below are few statements regarding the processes.
Choose the incorrect ones.
A. Denitrifying bacteria are capable of transforming nitrates to nitrogen.
B. Rhizobium and Azotobacter are ammonifying bacteria.
C. Nitrification converts ammonium compounds into nitrites and nitrates.
D. Nitrobacter is a nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
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Why do we heat a needle on flame before using it to take out a spine (thorn) from our body?
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Reshma was considered ill-mannered by her friends when she sneezed without covering her mouth with a handkerchief. Why?