10 Questions
What is the definition of Medical Microbiology?
The branch of microbiology that deals with the study of microorganisms causing infectious diseases in humans
What are the basic groups of microorganisms?
Bacteria, viruses, fungi
Which branch of Medical Microbiology deals with the study of viruses?
Virology
What is the role of Electron Microscope (EM) in microbiology?
To visualize viruses which are too small to be seen with a light microscope
Which branch deals with the study of parasites and their role in human health and disease?
Parasitology
What is the typical size range of prokaryotic cells?
1–10 µm
Which microorganism reproduces by budding or mitosis?
Fungi
What is a characteristic of viruses?
Require a host cell to replicate
Which kingdom includes multicellular eukaryotic organisms?
Animalia
What is a defining characteristic of prions?
Infectious proteins
Test your knowledge of microbiology with this quiz covering the definition, properties, branches, and history of microbiology. Explore the basic groups of microorganisms and compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
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