Microorganisms and Human Body Interactions Quiz

Test your knowledge on microorganisms and their impacts on human health. Identify pathogens, beneficial microbes, and transmission modes.

#1

Which of the following is an example of a beneficial microorganism in the human body?

E. coli
Salmonella
Lactobacillus
Staphylococcus aureus
#2

Which of the following is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacterium?

Gonorrhea
Hepatitis B
HIV/AIDS
Herpes
#3

Which of the following microorganisms is commonly found in the human gut and aids in digestion?

Clostridium botulinum
Helicobacter pylori
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Bifidobacterium bifidum
#4

Which of the following microorganisms is responsible for causing dental cavities?

Streptococcus mutans
Bacillus cereus
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Clostridium difficile
#5

Which of the following microorganisms is responsible for causing urinary tract infections (UTIs) in humans?

Staphylococcus aureus
Escherichia coli
Clostridium difficile
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
#6

Which microorganism is responsible for causing tuberculosis in humans?

Escherichia coli
Streptococcus pyogenes
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Clostridium tetani
#7

Which of the following is not a mode of transmission of microorganisms in humans?

Direct contact
Indirect contact
Telepathic transmission
Airborne transmission
#8

Which of the following diseases is not caused by a virus?

Influenza
Tetanus
HIV/AIDS
Measles
#9

Which microorganism is commonly associated with food poisoning?

E. coli
Salmonella
Streptococcus
Bacillus anthracis
#10

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease triggered by streptococcal infection?

Lupus
Rheumatoid arthritis
Multiple sclerosis
Rheumatic fever
#11

What is the primary function of antibiotics?

To kill viruses
To kill bacteria
To kill fungi
To kill protozoa
#12

Which microorganism is responsible for causing malaria in humans?

Plasmodium falciparum
Staphylococcus aureus
Candida albicans
Aspergillus flavus
#13

Which of the following is a fungal infection commonly known as athlete's foot?

Candidiasis
Aspergillosis
Ringworm
Tinea pedis
#14

Which microorganism is responsible for causing the common cold?

Influenza virus
Coronavirus
Rhinovirus
Streptococcus pneumoniae
#15

What is the term for microorganisms that normally reside in or on the body and do not cause harm?

Pathogens
Commensals
Parasites
Symbionts

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