Microbe Mystery Tour 🦠🍞💧

Question 1

Which microbe is most likely responsible for the fuzzy green or blue patches on mouldy bread? 🥖🟢

Accepted Answer

Penicillium fungi

Answer

Lactobacillus bacteria

Answer

Amoeba protozoa

Answer

Chlorella algae

Question 2

What type of microbe helps curd (yogurt) become sour and creamy? 🥛➡️🍶

Accepted Answer

Lactobacillus bacteria

Answer

Aspergillus fungi

Answer

Volvox algae

Answer

Giardia protozoa

Question 3

In a sample of pond water, which microorganism would you expect to see moving and changing shape under the microscope? 👀💧

Accepted Answer

Amoeba (protozoa)

Answer

Streptococcus bacteria

Answer

Rhizopus fungi

Answer

Spirogyra algae

Question 4

Which microorganism plays a key role in breaking down organic matter in soil and helps recycle nutrients? 🌱🔁

Accepted Answer

Nitrosomonas bacteria

Answer

Penicillium fungi

Answer

Entamoeba protozoa

Answer

Diatom algae

Question 5

Why might pond water appear green when looked at in sunlight? ☀️🟩

Accepted Answer

Photosynthetic algae (like Spirogyra) are abundant

Answer

It’s full of Lactobacillus bacteria

Answer

Mould spores from bread are dissolving

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Soil bacteria like Nitrosomonas are glowing