MICROORGANIISMS: FRIEND AND FOE

WORKSHEET-2 CLASS VIII SUBJECT: SCIENCE

Answer the following questions:

1. Write any two examples of the following.

a. Bacteria

b. Virus

c. Fungi.

2. Why virus is different from other microorganisms?

3. Write some uses of microorganisms.

4. Write names of any 2

a. Bacterial diseases b. Viral diseases

c. Diseases caused by Fungi

5. Name a gas that is produced when yeast is added to a dough.

Q.1. Name the microorganism

a. That feeds on dead and decaying organic matter.

b. That increases the fertility of soil.

c. That does not have a specific shape.

Q.2 Answer the following.

a. Name the bacterium that is used for converting milk into curd.

b. Name some unicellular microorganisms.

c. Name the microorganisms that are used for preparation of idlis and bhaturas.

d. Name the device that is used for seeing microorganisms.

Q3. Name the microorganism that is used in baking industries and also give

reason why it is used?

Q4. How microorganisms increase fertility of soil?

Q5. Define microorganisms.

Q6. Where are microorganism found?

Q7.Expalin , Why microorganism s are considered as living organism