10 Questions
Which type of microorganism is responsible for the black plague?
Bacteria
What is the process of prokaryotic reproduction where the cell divides into two identical daughter cells?
Binary fission
Which domain includes microorganisms that live in extreme environments such as high heat and high salt?
Archaea
Which process involves bacteria metabolizing N2 gas into usable nitrogen compounds?
Nitrogen fixation
What is the main purpose of Bacillus thuringiensis mentioned in the text?
Producing endospores and crystals to kill pests
What was proved by Redi's experiment involving maggots and flies on meat?
Biogenesis
Who is known as the Father of bacteriology?
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
Which scientist discovered oxygen and criticized past experiments related to microbial growth?
Joseph Priestly
Who disproved the theory of spontaneous generation by showing that microbes could not enter a flask due to its shape?
Louis Pasteur
Which scientist observed that no maggots were found in a covered jar of meat, contributing to the understanding of biogenesis?
Redi
Test your knowledge about different biological cell types, including acellular, prokaryotic, and eukaryotic cells, as well as important concepts in evolutionary biology such as Akaryote, spontaneous generation, infectious and noninfectious diseases, and taxonomy.
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