TOPICAL TEST 1 : MICROORGANISMS

Section A
This question paper consists of 25 questions. Answer all questions. Every question is followed by four options A, B, C 
and D. Choose the correct answer.

1 Which of the following are microorganisms?

I Snails
II Viruses
III Bacteria
IV Mosquitoes
A I and II C II and III Diagram 2
B I and III D II and IV Which of the following microorganisms is used in the
production of these foods?
2 Diagram 1 shows two microorganisms. A Virus C Bacteria
B Fungi D Protozoa

7 What is the similarity between fungi and bacteria?

A They can make their own food.
B They have the same shape.
C They are non-living things.
Diagram 1 D They are microorganisms.
Which type of microorganism do these two micro-
organisms belong to? 8 Diagram 3 shows a type of microorganism.
A Bacteria C Fungi
B Viruses D Protozoa

3 Which of the following instruments helps us to learn

about microorganism? Diagram 3
A C Which of the following is not true about the
microorganisms?
A They can move.
B They can grow.
C They can breathe.
D They are all harmful.
B D
9 Which of the following is matched correctly?

Type of Disease caused by the

microorganism microorganism
4 Which of the following is a type of microorganism?
Bacteria Tooth decay
A C
B Virus Stomach upset
C Fungi Flu
D Protozoa Measles
B D

10 The statement shows a situation.

A boy is kept in quarantine for few days
5 Which of the following are true about micro- because he was infected with a disease.
organisms?
Which of the following diseases he might have
I Microorganisms are the tiniest things.
infected with?
II Microorganisms cannot be seen with the naked eye. A Cough C Malaria
III Microorganisms can only be seen under water. B Fever D Stomach upset
IV Microorganisms do not breathe. 11 The following are the signs and symptoms of a
A I and II C II and III disease.
B I and III D III and IV
6 Diagram 2 shows two types of foods.

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 • Pain in the eye III Heart attack
• Swelling of the eye IV Tooth decay
• Redness in eye A I and II C II and IV
• Itch in eye B II and III D III and IV

How does this disease spread? 18 The following are the steps of an investigation carried
A Through food and drink out by a pupil.
B Through direct contact
C Through sneezing or coughing • Pour a cup of warm water into a cup of
D Carried by mosquitoes or flies flour.
• Add a teaspoon of yeast and a teaspoon of
12 Which of the following ways can prevent diarrhoea? sugar.
I Be aware of food hygiene. • Mix all ingredients well and cover the
II Wash hands before eating. dough with a damp cloth.
III Do not came into direct contact with someone
who is infected. What will happen after 20 minutes?
IV Quarantine the patient. A The dough will melt.
B The dough will rise.
A I and II C II and IV
C The dough will shrink.
B I and III D III and IV
D The dough will be tastier.
13 Diagram 4 shows the condition of a piece of cake left
on a plate after a few days. 19 The following are the symptoms of a disease caused
by a virus.
• Swelling of the neck • Fever
• Headache • Loss of appetite

Which of the following diseases shows these

Diagram 4 symptoms?
What will happen if we eat the bread? A Mumps C Chickenpox
A We will have tooth decay. B Measles D Conjunctivitis
B We will be infected with scabies.
C We will have a stomach upset. 20 Why does food stay fresh longer if kept in a
D We will be infected with chickenpox. refrigerator?
A Microorganisms cannot live because there is no
14 A pupil observed a drop of water taken from a lake air.
under a microscope. He could see a lot of movement B Microorganisms cannot live because there is no
in the water, what causes the movement? sunlight.
A Dirt C Water C Microorganisms are not active at low
B Wind D Microorganisms temperature.
D Microorganisms are killed at low temperature.
15 Pei Hao sprinkles a few drops of water onto a slice of 21 The information below shows four products that
bread. He puts the bread in a plastic bag. What can be produced using a type of microorganism.
observed after a few days?
I Fungi has grown on the bread. • Tapai • Tempe
II The bread tastes better. •Q • Bread
III The bread smells bad.
IV The size of the bread is decreased. Which of the following possibly is Q?
A I and II C II and III A Biscuit C Potato porridge
B Yoghurt D Fried rice
B I and III D III and IV
16 Which of the following is true about yeast? 22 What are the symptoms of a person who has scabies?
I Yeast is a microorganism. I Rash
II Red eyes
II Yeast is a non-living thing.
III Pimple-like irritations
III Yeast is needed in the making of bread.
IV Swelling in the neck
IV Yeast is a type of bacteria. A I and II C II and IV
A I and II C II and III
B I and III D III and IV
B I and III D III and IV
17 Which of the following are caused by 23 Diagram 5 shows a boy flushing the toilet.
microorganisms?
I Flu
II Measles
 B I and III
C II and III
D III and IV

25 Diagram 6 shows a piece of bread.

Diagram 5
What should he do to prevent him from infected with
diseases?
A Take a bath C Wash his face Diagram 6
B Brush his teeth D Wash his hand
What will happen if Johan accidentally eats the piece
of bread?
24 Which of the following statements are true? A He will have fever.
I Not all microorganisms are harmful. B He will lose weight.
II We can share personal items with friends. C He will have tooth decay.
III Person affected with contagious diseases must be D He will suffer food poisoning.
quarantine.
IV All diseases can spread through direct contact.
A I and II

Section B
Answer all the questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

1 A group of pupils carried out an investigation to find (b) State one relationship (hypothesis) between the
out if microorganisms can grow. They took a slice of day and size of dark spot.
bread and sprinkled a few drops of water on it. The
moist bread was put into a clear plastic bag and then
left for one week. The result of the experiment is
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shown in Diagram 1.
[1 mark]

(c) Identify the dark spots.

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[1 mark]

(d) Suggest one way to prevent the bread from

getting spoilt very fast.

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[1 mark]

Some microorganisms are very useful to

mankind.
Diagram 1
(e) Give two uses of the useful microorganisms.
(a) What is the purpose (aim) of the investigation?
1. _________________________________

2. _________________________________
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[1 mark]
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 (f) State the conclusion that can be made based on
the observation.
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[1 mark]
2 An investigation has been carried out by the
following steps.
1. Mix one teaspoon of sugar and two teaspoons of
dried yeast with some water in a conical flask.
2. Insert a balloon over the mouth of the conical
flask.
3. Left outside in a warm place for 20 minutes.
Diagram 2 shows the conical flask containing warm
water, yeast and sugar.
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3 The following shows a conversation between a
doctor and a patient.
Patient: There are itchy red spots on my skin all over
my body.
Doctor: You are infected with a disease called X.
I will give you an injection and you will be
alright in two days time.
Patient: Thank you, doctor.
(a) What would X most probably be?
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[1 mark]
(b) State another symptom that the patient could
have faced.
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(c) What is the possible cause of the disease X?

Diagram 2
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[1 mark]
(a) Predict what will happen after 20 minutes of
(d) How does this disease spread?
investigation.

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[1 mark] ___________________________________
[1 mark]
(b) State one reason (inference) based on your
answer in (a).
(e) State two ways to prevent microorganisms from
____________________________________ spreading.
[1 mark]

(c) State another observation that can be found after

1.__________________________________
20 minutes.

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[1 mark] 2.__________________________________
[2 marks]
(d) State one reason (inference) based on your
answer in (c). A patient who is infected with contagious
disease Y is being quarantined in a hospital.
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[1 (f) State two possible contagious diseases which
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(e) What can be concluded in the investigation? 1.
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2.
Motivation is like food for the brain.
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You cannot get enough in one sitting. [2 marks]
[1 mark]
It needs continual and regular top up’s.
Motivasi umpama makanan kepada otak.
Anda tidak mampu mengenyangkannya
dalam satu masa. Ia memerlukan penambahan
yang berterusan dan selalu digandakan.
Quote from Poket Bijaksana - Motivasi by Dr Shukri Abdullah
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