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Which field of microbiology specifically focuses on the study of viruses?
Which field of microbiology specifically focuses on the study of viruses?
- Mycology
- Bacteriology
- Virology (correct)
- Parasitology
What is the characteristic shape of bacteria?
What is the characteristic shape of bacteria?
- Spherical (correct)
- Cubical
- Star-shaped
- Rectangular
Which type of microorganism uses pseudopods, flagella, or cilia for locomotion?
Which type of microorganism uses pseudopods, flagella, or cilia for locomotion?
- Fungi
- Protozoa (correct)
- Algae
- Bacteria
What distinguishes archaea from bacteria?
What distinguishes archaea from bacteria?
Which microorganism is capable of both sexual and asexual reproduction?
Which microorganism is capable of both sexual and asexual reproduction?
Which field of microbiology is primarily focused on the immune system?
Which field of microbiology is primarily focused on the immune system?
Who was the first person to observe live microorganisms and describe them as 'animalcules'?
Who was the first person to observe live microorganisms and describe them as 'animalcules'?
Which scientist is credited with the discovery that all living things are made of cells?
Which scientist is credited with the discovery that all living things are made of cells?
Who were opponents of the idea of spontaneous generation, and demonstrated that a 'vital force' in the air is responsible for the survival of microorganisms?
Who were opponents of the idea of spontaneous generation, and demonstrated that a 'vital force' in the air is responsible for the survival of microorganisms?
Which theory challenged the idea of spontaneous generation by proposing that life only arises from pre-existing life?
Which theory challenged the idea of spontaneous generation by proposing that life only arises from pre-existing life?
What is the term used to describe the presence of organisms outside the body on water, food, and other biological substances?
What is the term used to describe the presence of organisms outside the body on water, food, and other biological substances?
'Little boxes' or 'cells' as named by Robert Hooke formed the basis of which scientific theory?
'Little boxes' or 'cells' as named by Robert Hooke formed the basis of which scientific theory?
What are the three categories that bacteria are organized into based on their structures?
What are the three categories that bacteria are organized into based on their structures?
Which of the following is NOT an intracellular structure in bacteria?
Which of the following is NOT an intracellular structure in bacteria?
What is the main component of the gel-like matrix in bacterial cytoplasm?
What is the main component of the gel-like matrix in bacterial cytoplasm?
Which structure is responsible for excluding genetic material from the cytoplasm in bacteria?
Which structure is responsible for excluding genetic material from the cytoplasm in bacteria?
What is the function of storage granules in bacterial cytoplasm?
What is the function of storage granules in bacterial cytoplasm?
Which external structure of bacteria is involved in movement?
Which external structure of bacteria is involved in movement?
What is the main purpose of antiseptics?
What is the main purpose of antiseptics?
What is a common challenge in the selection of disinfectants?
What is a common challenge in the selection of disinfectants?
What does the label on a disinfectant usually indicate?
What does the label on a disinfectant usually indicate?
What distinguishes antiseptics from disinfectants?
What distinguishes antiseptics from disinfectants?
Why might organic material present on an object interfere with the action of a disinfectant?
Why might organic material present on an object interfere with the action of a disinfectant?
In what situation might an antiseptic be used as a sanitizer?
In what situation might an antiseptic be used as a sanitizer?
What is the primary mechanism of action of moist heat in killing microorganisms?
What is the primary mechanism of action of moist heat in killing microorganisms?
At what temperature and pressure does autoclaving effectively kill all vegetative cells and their endospores?
At what temperature and pressure does autoclaving effectively kill all vegetative cells and their endospores?
What is the purpose of pasteurization in food processing?
What is the purpose of pasteurization in food processing?
Which type of filters are commonly used in pasteurization processes?
Which type of filters are commonly used in pasteurization processes?
What is the purpose of using boiling or flowing steam in microbiology?
What is the purpose of using boiling or flowing steam in microbiology?
Which type of equipment is preferred for the use of moist heat sterilization?
Which type of equipment is preferred for the use of moist heat sterilization?
