Kingdom of Life

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Monera (Bacteria)?

They have membrane-bound organelles

Which Kingdom contains mostly unicellular organisms?

Protista (Protoctista)

Which Kingdom has organisms with a large permanent vacuole?

Plantae (Plants)

Which of the following is NOT a cause of antibiotic resistance?

Regular use of antibiotics

What is the main purpose of bioprocessing?

To produce antibiotics

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fungi?

They are prokaryotic organisms

What is the process by which fungi obtain nourishment?

Extracellular digestion

Which group of bacteria obtain their energy from other chemical reactions and not light?

Chemosynthetic bacteria

What is the purpose of the cell wall in bacteria?

To protect the bacteria from mechanical damage

In which phase of bacterial growth does reproduction begin?

Log phase

What is the process called when a bacterium forms a resistant structure in response to harmful conditions?

Endospore formation

Which kingdom do bacteria belong to?

Monera

What is the purpose of using agar when growing fungi or bacteria in the laboratory?

To provide a source of nutrients for microorganism growth

What term is used to describe the process of asexual reproduction in yeast?

Budding

Under what circumstances does a bacterial cell form an endospore?

Under harsh or unfavorable conditions

Which structure in Rhizopus releases digestive enzymes into food and absorbs digested food?

Rhizoids

What is the product of the anaerobic respiration of glucose in yeast?

Ethanol and Carbon Dioxide

What is the economic benefit of the mould Penicillium notatum?

Production of penicillin

Which of the following is NOT a step in achieving asepsis when working with microorganisms?

Disposing of all sterilized material in the waste bin

Which of the following is involved in osmoregulation in Amoeba?

Contractile vacuole

What is the process by which Amoeba moves called?

Amoeboid motion

How does Amoeba reproduce?

Binary fission