12 Questions
What is the study of microbiology?
The study of microorganisms too small to be seen with the naked eye
What are typical microbes studied in microbiology?
Bacteria, Protists, Algae, Fungi
Why do scientists study microbes?
Due to their role as causative agents of diseases and emerging diseases
What did the Bubonic Plague epidemic of mid 1300's cause?
Reduced population of western Europe by 25%
Which kingdom do fungi belong to?
Kingdom Fungi
What does the word 'microbiology' mean?
The study of small life forms
What was responsible for decimating Native American populations in the 1500's?
Infectious diseases introduced by European explorers
How many Union soldiers died as a result of infections during the US Civil War?
210,000
What was the prevailing belief about the cause of infectious diseases until the late 1800's?
They were caused by supernatural forces
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a historically important disease that still occurs in the present day?
Yellow fever
What is an example of a beneficial role played by microbes in our daily lives?
Production of antibiotics
Which microorganism is involved in stone-washing in the textile industry?
Trichoderma
Explore the foundations of microbiology with a focus on the history and key figures involved in its development. Learn about the study of microorganisms, their characteristics, and the significance of microbiology in the scientific field.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
