22 Questions
What is the distinguishing characteristic of amoeboid protozoa?
Lack of periplast
Which group of bacteria grows in the absence of oxygen and cannot survive in the presence of an anoxygenic environment?
Anaerobic bacteria
What is the defining feature of flagellated protozoa?
Possession of flagella for locomotion and capturing prey
Which type of bacteria refers to microorganisms that grow in the presence of oxygen and thrive in the anoxygenic environment?
Aerobic bacteria
Which group of bacteria can cause infections in the gut, urinary tract, and other parts of the body?
Escherichia coli
What is the main characteristic of streptococcus bacteria?
Cause a variety of infections from minor to serious and deadly diseases
Which of the following terms refers to a type of bacteria that is rod-shaped?
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
What is the defining characteristic of peptidoglycan in bacteria?
It forms a lattice to protect the bacteria.
Which term is used to describe a type of bacteria that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?
Prokaryotes
What is the primary function of cilia in mammalian cells?
Involvement in the locomotion of the cell
Which of the following is a group of bacteria that are spiral-shaped and have a corkscrew shape?
Spirochetes
What type of reproduction involves a parent cell splitting into two identical cells?
Binary Fission
Which type of protozoa possesses flagella for locomotion and capturing prey?
Flagellated protozoa
Which genus of single-celled flagellated microorganisms features both plant and animal characteristics?
Euglena
What is the defining characteristic of methanogenesis?
Reductive process
Which group of microorganisms lacks flagella and has temporary protoplasmic outgrowths called pseudopodia?
Amoeboid protozoa
Which group of microorganisms does not possess cilia or flagella and includes the malaria causing parasite Plasmodium?
Sporozoa
What is the defining characteristic of ciliates?
Presence of numerous cilia on the entire body surface
Which type of bacteria grows in the absence of oxygen and cannot survive in the presence of an anoxygenic environment?
Anaerobic bacteria
What is the main characteristic of amoeba?
Presence of pseudopodia for movement and capturing prey
Which group of microorganisms includes aquatic individuals with the presence of two types of nuclei?
Ciliates
What is the main characteristic feature of aerobic bacteria?
The ability to grow in the presence of oxygen
Test your knowledge of bacterial classification with this quiz. Explore different types of bacteria such as spirochetes, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus, and aerobic bacteria.
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