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What is the science dealing with the study of minute, microscopic, and submicroscopic organisms?
What is the science dealing with the study of minute, microscopic, and submicroscopic organisms?
What is the importance of studying Microbiology in the field of veterinary medicine?
What is the importance of studying Microbiology in the field of veterinary medicine?
What is the application of antibiotics and sanitary application of disinfectants and antiseptics known as?
What is the application of antibiotics and sanitary application of disinfectants and antiseptics known as?
Which field is interested in studying Microbiology for solving problems in medicine, agriculture, and industry?
Which field is interested in studying Microbiology for solving problems in medicine, agriculture, and industry?
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What is the chemical composition of genetic material in microorganisms?
What is the chemical composition of genetic material in microorganisms?
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In which area is the study of microbial genetics important?
In which area is the study of microbial genetics important?
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Who was the first to observe bacteria, yeasts, and protozoa?
Who was the first to observe bacteria, yeasts, and protozoa?
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Who is known as the 'Father of Microbiology'?
Who is known as the 'Father of Microbiology'?
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Who developed staining of bacteria with methylene blue?
Who developed staining of bacteria with methylene blue?
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Who is credited with inventing the petri dish?
Who is credited with inventing the petri dish?
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Who was the first to cover wounds by dressing soaked in phenol and use disinfectants?
Who was the first to cover wounds by dressing soaked in phenol and use disinfectants?
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Which scientist discovered Penicillin in 1929?
Which scientist discovered Penicillin in 1929?
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Who developed solid artificial medium for culturing microorganisms?
Who developed solid artificial medium for culturing microorganisms?
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Which scientist discovered the tubercle bacilli which cause T. B.?
Which scientist discovered the tubercle bacilli which cause T. B.?
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Who developed microscope lenses corrected for chromatic and spherical aberrations?
Who developed microscope lenses corrected for chromatic and spherical aberrations?
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Who is known for introducing the differential staining technique now named at his honor Gram stain?
Who is known for introducing the differential staining technique now named at his honor Gram stain?
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Which structure lies inside the cell wall and encloses the cytoplasm of the cell?
Which structure lies inside the cell wall and encloses the cytoplasm of the cell?
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What is the main function of the plasma membrane related to ATP production?
What is the main function of the plasma membrane related to ATP production?
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Which type of proteins in the plasma membrane contain channels through which substances enter and exit the cell?
Which type of proteins in the plasma membrane contain channels through which substances enter and exit the cell?
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Why do large molecules such as proteins usually not pass through the plasma membrane?
Why do large molecules such as proteins usually not pass through the plasma membrane?
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What type of molecules usually pass easily through the plasma membrane?
What type of molecules usually pass easily through the plasma membrane?
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What is the main function of peripheral proteins in the plasma membrane?
What is the main function of peripheral proteins in the plasma membrane?
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Which process involves the movement of molecules or ions from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration until they are evenly distributed?
Which process involves the movement of molecules or ions from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration until they are evenly distributed?
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What is the net movement of solvent molecules across a selectively permeable membrane to restore equilibrium in osmotic pressure?
What is the net movement of solvent molecules across a selectively permeable membrane to restore equilibrium in osmotic pressure?
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Which process requires energy (ATP) to move substances against the concentration gradient?
Which process requires energy (ATP) to move substances against the concentration gradient?
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Which structure is composed of rRNA and serves as the site of protein synthesis?
Which structure is composed of rRNA and serves as the site of protein synthesis?
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What is the chief solvent involved in osmosis within living systems?
What is the chief solvent involved in osmosis within living systems?
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Which type of ribosome is smaller and less dense than the eukaryotic one?
Which type of ribosome is smaller and less dense than the eukaryotic one?
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What is the pressure required to prevent the movement of pure water into a solution containing solutes?
What is the pressure required to prevent the movement of pure water into a solution containing solutes?
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Which process occurs against the concentration gradient and involves chemically altering the transported substance after transport?
Which process occurs against the concentration gradient and involves chemically altering the transported substance after transport?
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What are certain compounds that disrupt membrane phospholipids and cause leakage of intracellular components leading to cell death?
What are certain compounds that disrupt membrane phospholipids and cause leakage of intracellular components leading to cell death?
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What are reserve deposits called inclusions found in the cytoplasm?
What are reserve deposits called inclusions found in the cytoplasm?
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