24 Questions
Which type of microorganism is characterized as a eukaryote?
Fungi
What is the term for the science of classifying organisms into categories?
Taxonomy
Which of the following is NOT a type of microorganism mentioned in the text?
Plants
What is the term for microorganisms that live in harmony with their host, providing benefits such as defense and digestion?
Normal flora
What is the term for the process of using microorganisms to clean up pollutants in the environment?
Bioremediation
Which of the following is a benefit of microorganisms in our lives?
Providing some common foods
What is the most inclusive taxonomic rank in the classification system?
Domain
What is the purpose of binomial nomenclature?
To provide a universal system for naming microorganisms
How should the genus and species names be written in binomial nomenclature?
The genus name should be capitalized, and the species name should not be capitalized
What is the purpose of differential staining?
To distinguish between different microorganisms based on their staining properties
What is the abbreviation for the genus name Staphylococcus?
S.
What is the taxonomic rank that is not assigned for Archaea?
Kingdom
Who is credited with the discovery of living microorganisms?
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek
What was the purpose of Louis Pasteur's swan-necked flasks experiment?
To disprove the theory of spontaneous generation
What was the significance of Edward Jenner's experiment with the 8-year-old volunteer?
It led to the development of the first vaccine
What is the term for the theory that living organisms arise from non-living matter?
Spontaneous Generation
What is the name of the process developed by Louis Pasteur to kill microorganisms in milk?
Pasteurization
What is the term for the concept that living organisms arise from pre-existing life?
Biogenesis
What is the primary purpose of pasteurization?
To kill most bacteria that cause spoilage, without affecting taste
Who is credited with being the first to connect a microorganism to a specific disease?
Louis Pasteur
What is the primary purpose of Koch's postulates?
To prove that bacteria cause disease
What is the primary difference between synthetic drugs and antibiotics?
Synthetic drugs are made in the lab, while antibiotics are naturally occurring
Who developed the first synthetic antimicrobial drug?
Paul Ehrlich
What is the primary result of bacterial contamination in wine production?
The wine turns into vinegar
Learn about the basics of microorganisms, including types of microorganisms, prokaryotes and eukaryotes, and their characteristics.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
