Pathogens check in

Nora is learning about things that can be helpful in your gut or harmful when they spread. She discovers that these things come in different shapes and help keep you well fed. Nora is learning about (a)   .

Mia has been feeling unwell with a cold and sometimes a fever. Her doctor explains that the cause cannot live on its own and needs a host to thrive. What is most likely causing Mia's symptoms?

While helping Maya with her science homework, you come across a fact: something in the microscopic world comes in three forms—round, rod, and spiral—and can sometimes go viral. What is it?

Match the following

Match the following

Nora is looking at two things under a microscope: a virus and a bacterium. The one that is a living organism is (a)   .

Lily is studying different types of microorganisms in her biology class. She wants to know which microorganism can survive without a host and reproduce on its own. Which one should she choose?

Ava is learning about living things in her science class. She discovers that some organisms are often treated with antibiotics, but are not always harmful. They can ferment food and live in soil. What is Ava learning about?

Emma is looking at different bacteria under a microscope for her science project. She notices that most bacteria have certain shapes. The shape that is NOT commonly found in bacteria is (a)   .

Emma is learning how to make yogurt and cheese at home. She wants to know which of the following is commonly used in the process. She should use (a)   .