Cells and Helpful Bacteria

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Date:

🔬 Part 1: Cell Knowledge Check

1. What is the basic building unit of all living things?

Atoms

Cells

Tissues

Organs

2. Which of the following are parts of a cell? (Check all that apply)

Cell membrane

Nucleus

Cytoplasm

Heart

3. The part of the cell that controls cell activities is the:

Cell membrane

Cytoplasm

Nucleus

Cell wall

4. True or False: All bacteria are harmful to humans.

True

False

🦠 Part 2: Helpful Bacteria and Health

5. Fill in the blanks using the word bank below:

Word Bank: helpful, harmful, balance, intestines, fecal transplant

Our _____________ contain many types of bacteria. Some bacteria are _____________ and help keep us healthy, while others can be _____________. When the _____________ between good and bad bacteria is disrupted, doctors sometimes use a _____________ to restore health.

6. Explain in 2-3 sentences how helpful bacteria in our bodies contribute to our health:

7. What is a fecal transplant and why might doctors use this treatment?