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What is the definition of Medical Microbiology?

The science that studies micro-organisms too small to be seen with a naked eye
The study of viruses and their role in human health and disease
The branch of microbiology that deals with the study of microorganisms causing infectious diseases in humans (correct)
The study of fungi and their role in human health and disease

What are the basic groups of microorganisms?

Molds, yeasts, bacteria
Prokaryotes, eukaryotes, archaea
Bacteria, viruses, fungi (correct)
Protozoa, algae, parasites

Which branch of Medical Microbiology deals with the study of viruses?

Bacteriology
Virology (correct)
Mycology
Parasitology

What is the role of Electron Microscope (EM) in microbiology?

To visualize viruses which are too small to be seen with a light microscope (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which branch deals with the study of parasites and their role in human health and disease?

Parasitology (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical size range of prokaryotic cells?

1–10 µm (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which microorganism reproduces by budding or mitosis?

Fungi (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of viruses?

Require a host cell to replicate (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which kingdom includes multicellular eukaryotic organisms?

Animalia (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of prions?

Infectious proteins (B) Signup and view all the answers

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