Let's practice what you have learned in this lesson.

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Directions: Determine if the statement indicates helpful or harmful microorganisms. Check the box for each description.

  Helpful Harmful
1. Bacteria cause tooth decay. Interactive button. Assistance may be required.

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2. Microorganisms break down a dead wolf. Interactive button. Assistance may be required.

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3. Bacteria fix nitrogen on the roots of a peanut plant Interactive button. Assistance may be required.

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4. Tom steps on a nail and may have tetanus. Interactive button. Assistance may be required.

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5. Bacteria producing vitamin K. Interactive button. Assistance may be required.

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6. E.coli digests hay for a giraffe. Interactive button. Assistance may be required.

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