8th Std Science Term 1 Solution in English | Lesson.6 Microorganisms
8th Std Science Term 1 Solution in English | Lesson.6 Microorganisms
Lesson 6. Microorganisms
I. Choose the best answer
1. Micro organisms are measured in ______.
- cm
- mm
- micron
- meter.
Ans : micron
2. _______ shows both living and nonliving characteristics
- Protozoa
- virus
- bacteria
- Fungi
Ans : virus
3. ______ is a prokaryotic micro organisms.
- Virus
- algae
- fungi
- bacteria
Ans : bacteria
4. The Based on shape, the bacteria are classified into _______ types.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Ans : 4
5. The plant body of algae is called as ______.
- stem
- thallus
- leaf
- root
Ans : thallus
II. Fill in the blanks.
1. _______ is prepared from a mould called Penicillium.
Ans : Penicillin
2. _______ are the infectious protein particles.
Ans : Prion
3. The infact virus particle found outside the host cell is _______.
Ans : Virion
4. Micro organism can be seen with the help of a _______.
Ans : microscope
5. Bacteria, which have a flagellum at one end is classified as _______.
Ans : monotrichous
III. True or False
1. Diseases causing micro organisms are called pathogens.
Ans : True
2. Female anopheles mosquito is a carrier of dengue virus.
Ans : False
Cu. St : Female anopheles mosquito is a carrier of Plasmodium.
3. Chicken pox is a communicable disease.
Ans : True
4. Citrus canker is transmitted by insects.
Ans : False
Cu. St : Citrus canker is transmitted by air/water.
5. Yeast is used in the large scale production of alcohol.
Ans : True
IV. Match the following:
1. Nitrogen fixing bacteria | Vaccine |
2. Tuberculosis | Prion |
3. Kuru | Lactobacillus acidophilus |
4. Probiotics | Bacteria |
5. Edward Jenner | Rhizobium |
Ans : 1 – c, 2 – d, 3 – e, 4 – a, 5 – b |
V. Assertion & Reason.
1. Direction : In each of the following questions, a statement of Assertion is given and a corresponding statement of Reason is given just below it. Of the four statements, given below, mark one as the correct answer.
- If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
- If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
- If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
- If both Assertion and Reason are false.
1. Assertion : Malaria is caused by Protozoa.
Reason : The disease is transmitted by mosquito.
Ans : If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
2. Assertion : Algae are heterotrophic.
Reason : They don’t have chlorophyll.
Ans : If both Assertion and Reason are false.
VI. Answer very briefly:
1. Write the name of any nitrogen fixing bacteria.
- Rhizobium
- Cyanobacteria
- Nostoc
2. Name the bacteria used in the production of vinegar.
Acetobacter aceti.
3. Write the names of any three protozoans.
- Amoeba
- Plasmodium
- Paramecium.
4. Who discovered penicillin?
Alexander Flemming.
5. Which diseases can be prevented by vaccination?
- Small pox
- polio
- measles
- mumps
- rubella
- tuberculosis.
VII. Answer briefly:
1. Write the four types of bacteria, based on their shape.
Bacteria are described according to the shape of their cells.
They are:
- Bacilli – Rod shaped bacteria.
- Spirilla – Spiral shaped bacteria.
- Cocci – Spherical or ball shaped bacteria.
- Vibrio – Comma shaped bacteria.
2. What are antibiotics?
Antibiotic is a substance produced by living organisms which is toxic for other organisms.
Example: Penicillin.
3. What are pathogens?
A few microorganisms are harmful to human, animals and plants. They cause diseases and hence they are called as Pathogens.
4. How diseases causing micro organisms enter into human beings?
Pathogens enter into the body through cuts and wounds in the skin, mouth or nose and cause diseases.
5. Why micro organisms are essential for agriculture?
Natural fertilizer:
Microorganisms are called as decomposers becuse they act upon degradable wastes
Nitrogen fixation:
Rhizobium bacteria living in the root nodule of leguminous plants enrich the soil by fixing the atmospheric nitrogen as nitrates which are essential for the growth of plants.
Biocontrol agents:
Microbes are used to and protect crops from pests.
VIII. Answer in detail:
1. Write a short note on bacteria and its structure.
- Bacteria are single – celled prokaryotes (cells without nuclei).
- Bacteria are grouped under the kingdom Monera. The study of Bacteria is called Bacteriology.
- Bacteria are of two types based on respiration
- Aerobic bacteria (requires oxygen).
- Anaerobjc bacteria (Does not requires oxygen).
- 4. A bacterium has an outer covering known as the cell wall. Nuclear material is represented by a nucleoid without nuclear membrane.
- An extra chromosomal DNA called plasmid is present in the cytoplasm.
- Protein synthesis is carried out by 70S ribosomes. Other cell organelles (mitochondria, Golgi body endoplasmic reticulum etc.,) are absent. Flagella aids in locomotion.
- Bacteria are described according to the shape of their cells. They are:
- Bacilli – Rod shape bacteria
- Spirilla – Spiral shaped bacteria
- Cocci – Spherical or ball shaped bacteria
- Vibrio – Comma shaped bacteria
- Bacteria are also classified according to number and arrangement of
flagella as follows:
- Monotrichous – Single flagella at one end. Example: Vibrio cholera
- Lophotrichous – Tuft of flagella at one end. Example: Pseudomonas.
- Amphitrichous – Tuft of flagella at both ends. Example:Rhodospirillum rubrum.
- Peritrichous – Flagella all around. Example: E.coli.
- Atrichous – Without any flagella. Example: Corynebacterium diptherae.
2. How micro organisms are useful in the field of medicine?
Antibiotics:
It is a substance produced by living organisms which is toxic to other organisms. The antibiotic penicillin got from the fungus Penicillium chrysogenum is used to treat diseases like tetanus, diphtheria. Streptomycin got from streptomyces bacteria is used to cure bacterial infections like plague.
Vaccines:
They are prepared from dead or weakened microbes. When a vaccine is injected into the body of a patient, it produces antibodies to fight the germs. These antibodies protect the body from infections in future. Example: MMR vaccine for measles.
3. Write a short note an common human diseases caused by micro organisms
Human Diseases | Causative Micro Organisms | Mode of transmission | Symptoms | Preventive measures / Treatment |
Tuberculosis | Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Bacteria) | Through air and sputum of infected person | Persistent cough, blood mucus, loss of weight, breathlessness | BCG Vaccine |
Cholera | Vibrio cholera (Bacteria) | By flies and by contaminated food and water | Watery diarrhoea, vomiting, rapid dehydration. | Anticholera vaccine, maintaining personal hygiene. |
Common cold | Influenza (virus) | Through air | Running nose, sneezing | Isolation of patient |
Rabies | Rhabdo viridae (virus) | Animal bite | Fever, hallucination, paralysis inability to swallow | Anti-rabies vaccine. |
Amoebic dysentery | Entamoeba histolytica (Protozoa) | Food water and flies | Severe diarrhea and blood in stool | Proper sanitation to be followed and metronidazole antibiotic to be administered |
Malaria | Plasmodium (Protozoa) | Female Anopheles mosquito | Nausea, vomiting High fever | Antimalarial drugs like quinine, chloroquine to be taken and also usage of mosquito repellents and nets |
4. How can we improve the beneficial bacterial count in human beings?
We can improve the beneficial bacterial count in human beings by adopting the following methods:
- Intake of fibre rich foods.
- Intake of seasonal fruits and vegetables.
- Intake of plenty of fermented foods with live microbes. Eat more of prebiotic foods.
- Intake of whole grains.
- Prefer plant based diet.
- Avoid artificial sweeteners.
5. Write a short note on Probiotics.
Probiotics are live food supplements used in yoghurt and other fermented milk products.
Example: Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum.
These bacteria improve the microbial spectrum in the gut and thus contribute to the following effects:
- Decrease the risk of colon cancer
- Decrease cholesterol absorption
- Prevent diarrheal diseases by increasing the immunity power.
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