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Which sub-discipline of microbiology focuses on the study of viruses?
Which sub-discipline of microbiology focuses on the study of viruses?
- Mycology
- Protistology
- Virology (correct)
- Bacteriology
Which type of microorganism lacks membrane-bound organelles?
Which type of microorganism lacks membrane-bound organelles?
- Archaea
- Protists
- Fungi
- Bacteria (correct)
Which technique did microbiologists traditionally rely on for the isolation and identification of microorganisms?
Which technique did microbiologists traditionally rely on for the isolation and identification of microorganisms?
- Molecular methods
- Culture, staining, and microscopy (correct)
- Biotechnology
- Genetic sequencing
What percentage of microorganisms present in common environments can be cultured in isolation using current means?
What percentage of microorganisms present in common environments can be cultured in isolation using current means?
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Which type of microorganism includes both fungi and protists?
Which type of microorganism includes both fungi and protists?
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