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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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Parasitology Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical size range of prokaryotic cells?

1–10 µm Signup and view all the answers

Which microorganism reproduces by budding or mitosis?

Fungi Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of viruses?

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

Which kingdom includes multicellular eukaryotic organisms?

Animalia Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of prions?

Infectious proteins Signup and view all the answers