20 Questions
Which of the following best defines biosafety?
The prevention of exposure to biological agents and toxins
How is biohazard best defined?
An agent of biological origin capable of producing harmful effects
What does the term 'hazard' refer to in the context of workplace categorization?
Physical, chemical, and biological sources of harm
How are biosafety levels (BSL) defined?
Individual protections for biological lab activities to prevent harm to personnel and the environment
What is the primary focus of biosecurity measures?
Taking measures to limit the threat posed by biological warfare or pandemic outbreaks
What is the primary purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) in a laboratory setting?
To provide a barrier against the spread of infectious agents
What is the main benefit of Class III biosafety cabinets in a laboratory?
Maximum protection for laboratory personnel and the environment
Which personal protective equipment is specifically designed to protect against direct handling of potentially infectious materials?
Gloves
What is the purpose of safety glasses and goggles in a laboratory setting?
Protection of the eyes from chemical splashes or impact hazards
Which type of biosafety cabinet offers only partial containment of infectious aerosols?
Class II
What is the primary function of biochemistry?
Understanding the rudimentary chemistry of life
Which discipline examines the processes that produced the diversity of life?
Evolutionary biology
What is the fundamental unit examined by cellular biology?
The basic building block of all life, the cell
What is the recognized basic unit of heredity?
The basic unit of heredity
Which science is concerned with studying the interactions among biological molecules?
Biochemistry
Who coined the term 'biology' in 1736?
Carl von Linné
Which scientists are credited with the development of cell theory in 1839?
Matthias Jakob Schleiden and Theodor Schwann
What distinguishes living things from all other matter?
The presence of cells
Who discovered the cell in 1665?
Robert Hooke
When did the idea that all living things are made of cells emerge?
In about 1840
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