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Which of the following is NOT a type of microorganism studied by microbiologists?
Which of the following is NOT a type of microorganism studied by microbiologists?
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of bacteria?
Which of the following is a characteristic of bacteria?
Which of the following is an example of an acellular microorganism?
Which of the following is an example of an acellular microorganism?
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What is the mode of motility for bacteria?
What is the mode of motility for bacteria?
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Which of the following is NOT a mode of nutrition for microorganisms?
Which of the following is NOT a mode of nutrition for microorganisms?
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What is the main component of the cell wall of bacteria?
What is the main component of the cell wall of bacteria?
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Which of the following is an example of a eukaryotic microorganism?
Which of the following is an example of a eukaryotic microorganism?
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What is the reproductive mode of bacteria?
What is the reproductive mode of bacteria?
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Which of the following is an example of a viral microorganism?
Which of the following is an example of a viral microorganism?
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Which scientist introduced the antiseptic technique and disinfection into surgical theatres?
Which scientist introduced the antiseptic technique and disinfection into surgical theatres?
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Who successfully correlated cholera propagation with poor water sanitation?
Who successfully correlated cholera propagation with poor water sanitation?
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What is the process called when grape juice is heated just enough to kill most bacteria without ruining its taste and other qualities?
What is the process called when grape juice is heated just enough to kill most bacteria without ruining its taste and other qualities?
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Which scientist first observed that women giving birth in hospitals where medical students trained had a higher mortality rate compared to women birthing at home?
Which scientist first observed that women giving birth in hospitals where medical students trained had a higher mortality rate compared to women birthing at home?
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What is the name of the theory proposed by Pasteur that microorganisms are responsible for disease?
What is the name of the theory proposed by Pasteur that microorganisms are responsible for disease?
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Which scientist is credited with studying the etiology of infectious diseases and developing the postulates used to identify the causative agents?
Which scientist is credited with studying the etiology of infectious diseases and developing the postulates used to identify the causative agents?
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What did Jenner inject into an 8-year-old boy to protect him from smallpox?
What did Jenner inject into an 8-year-old boy to protect him from smallpox?
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What is the name of the process used to hold solid growth media for bacterial colonies?
What is the name of the process used to hold solid growth media for bacterial colonies?
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Which scientist introduced antiseptic techniques into nursing practices during the Crimean War?
Which scientist introduced antiseptic techniques into nursing practices during the Crimean War?
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What is the name of the process where bacteria reproduce and produce alcohol when inoculated in juice?
What is the name of the process where bacteria reproduce and produce alcohol when inoculated in juice?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of archaeans?
Which of the following is a characteristic of archaeans?
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What is the size range of prokaryotes?
What is the size range of prokaryotes?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotes?
Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotes?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of fungi?
Which of the following is a characteristic of fungi?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of protozoans?
Which of the following is a characteristic of protozoans?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of algae?
Which of the following is a characteristic of algae?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of animals?
Which of the following is a characteristic of animals?
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Who coined the term 'cell' and described cells as the fundamental unit of life?
Who coined the term 'cell' and described cells as the fundamental unit of life?
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Who first reported the existence of most types of microorganisms?
Who first reported the existence of most types of microorganisms?
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Which scientist conducted the swan-necked flask experiment to disprove spontaneous generation?
Which scientist conducted the swan-necked flask experiment to disprove spontaneous generation?
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