Match the beginning and the endings of the sentences. 1) Microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi 2) The growth and development of microorganisms 3) Food preservation methods 4) Parasites are microorganisms that 5) Pests may 6) Pesticides are chemicals that 7) Herbicides kill plant pests (weeds) while 8) The use of pesticides can 9) Biological pest control involves 10) The improper disposal of waste 11) Refuse can be classified as 12) Alternative methods of waste disposal 13) Your immune system protects you from infection A) act as host to human parasites. B) be hazardous to the environment and to the health of humans and other useful organisms. C) are affected by temperature, moisture, oxygen and acidity. D) biodegradable (decays) or non biodegradable (does not decay) E) by making antibodies F) cause decay G) feed on living material H) include reuse, recycling and converting to energy I) include salting, heating, refrigeration, drying, pickling and adding of sugar J) insecticides kill insects K) introducing the natural predator or parasite of the pest L) kill pests M) will result in many health problems and the spread of diseases

1) C) are affected by temperature, moisture, oxygen and acidity.
2) G) feed on living material.
3) I) include salting, heating, refrigeration, drying, pickling and adding of sugar.
4) A) act as host to human parasites.
5) L) kill pests.
6) J) insecticides kill insects.
7) H) include reuse, recycling and converting to energy.
8) B) be hazardous to the environment and to the health of humans and other useful organisms.
9) K) introducing the natural predator or parasite of the pest.
10) M) will result in many health problems and the spread of diseases.
11) D) biodegradable (decays) or non biodegradable (does not decay).
12) E) by making antibodies.
13) F) cause decay.

Explanation:

1) Microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi are affected by factors like temperature, moisture, oxygen, and acidity, which can influence their growth and survival. (C)
2) The growth and development of microorganisms are supported by feeding on living material. (G)
3) Food preservation methods include different techniques such as salting, heating, refrigeration, drying, pickling, and adding of sugar. (I)
4) Parasites are microorganisms that act as host to human parasites, using them as their living environment. (A)
5) Pests may be killed through various methods, including the use of pesticides. (L)
6) Pesticides are chemicals specifically designed to kill insects. (J)
7) Herbicides kill plant pests, such as weeds, while other pest control methods involve reuse, recycling, or converting waste to energy. (H)
8) The use of pesticides can be hazardous to the environment and the health of humans and other useful organisms due to their negative impact. (B)
9) Biological pest control involves introducing natural predators or parasites of the pest to control their population and reduce their damage. (K)
10) The improper disposal of waste can result in many health problems and the spread of diseases. (M)
11) Refuse can be classified as either biodegradable (decays over time) or non-biodegradable (does not decay). (D)
12) Alternative methods of waste disposal involve creating antibodies within your immune system to protect you from infections. (E)
13) Your immune system protects you from infection by producing antibodies in response to foreign microorganisms. (F)