Immunology and Microorganism Sizes

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What is the main focus of medical microbiology?

Study of fungi

Identification of microorganisms for infectious disease diagnosis (correct)

Study of bacteria

Dealing with the study of viruses

Which field of microbiology focuses on studying protozoa?

Mycology

Virology

Bacteriology

Protozology (correct)

Why is microscopy essential in microbiology?

To observe microorganisms too small to be seen by the naked eye (correct)

To classify fungi

To study large organisms

To detect viruses

What are the major categories of organisms studied in medical microbiology?

Bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sciences deals specifically with the study of bacteria?

Bacteriology (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why are microorganisms studied in microbiology considered 'micro'?

Because they are smaller than one millimeter in diameter (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the size range of human pathogenic viruses?

20-300 nm (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of microscope is needed to visualize viruses?

Electron Microscope (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of prokaryotes?

Lack of nuclei (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which kingdom includes bacteria?

Monera (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are viruses composed of?

Nucleic acid and protein (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the general size range of bacteria of medical importance?

0.2-1.5 μm in diameter (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct definition of an organelle?

A structure within the cytoplasm that performs a specific function (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organelles is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?

Mitochondria (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of ribosomes in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Protein synthesis (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures is found in prokaryotic cells but not in eukaryotic cells?

Cell wall (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary roles of microorganisms in food production?

Facilitating fermentation processes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of how microorganisms contribute to human health?

Causing infectious diseases (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which field utilizes microorganisms for the production of foods, drugs, and vaccines?

Biotechnology (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of microorganisms in the field of genetic engineering?

Manipulating the genes of organisms to make new products (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of bioremediation using microorganisms?

Using living organisms to remedy an environmental problem (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of how microorganisms are used in medicine?

Producing vaccines and antibiotics (D) Signup and view all the answers