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Which type of microorganisms can be named using binomial nomenclature?
Which type of microorganisms can be named using binomial nomenclature?
- Eukaryotes and Fungi
- Prokaryotes and Archaea
- Viruses and prokaryotes
- Eukaryotes and prokaryotes (correct)
What is a defining characteristic of Archaea?
What is a defining characteristic of Archaea?
- Ability to cause diseases in humans
- Dependency on organic chemicals for energy
- Lack of peptidoglycan in their cell wall (correct)
- Presence of peptidoglycan in their cell wall
How do bacteria primarily reproduce?
How do bacteria primarily reproduce?
- Binary fission (correct)
- Meiosis
- Mitosis
- Sexual reproduction
What is the most common shape of bacteria known as?
What is the most common shape of bacteria known as?
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What is the primary component of fungal cell walls?
What is the primary component of fungal cell walls?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a microorganism?
Which of the following is NOT considered a microorganism?
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What is the role of normal microbiota in the human body?
What is the role of normal microbiota in the human body?
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What is the primary function of microorganisms in bioremediation?
What is the primary function of microorganisms in bioremediation?
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What is the main contribution of microorganisms in sewage treatment plants?
What is the main contribution of microorganisms in sewage treatment plants?
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Which of the following is a non-cellular entity considered in microbiology?
Which of the following is a non-cellular entity considered in microbiology?
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