Harmful or Beneficial?

Worksheet by Jennie Tate
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Science
Grades
5
Language
ENG
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Harmful or Beneficial Sort Look at the descriptions of the microorganisms below. Then place the microorganisms under the correct heading: harmful or beneficial. Harmful COVID-19 molds that spoil your food potato blight that destroyed all the potato crops in Ireland and caused people to starve Puccina fungi that destroys wheat crops E. coli (causes diarrhea and vomiting) streptococcus mucans (causes tooth decay and cavities) rhinovirus (also known as the common cold) salmonella (causes food poisoning) influenza (the flu) MRSA (can cause many illnesses such as pneumonia and skin disorders) athlete's foot (fungus that causes itching irritation on the foot) Beneficial lactobacillus (used to make yogurt cheese) yeast used to make bread antibiotics used to kill infections in humans probiotics (used to keep your immune system strong) microflora (helps with digestion) soil bacteria that breaks down dead plants and animals bioremediation (used to help clean up oil spills) mushrooms that people enjoy on pizza and salads bacteria used to clean the water in sewage treatment plants

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