Introduction to Microbiology Quiz
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Introduction to Microbiology Quiz

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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?

    <p>To visualize viruses which are too small to be seen with a light microscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Parasitology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical size range of prokaryotic cells?

    <p>1–10 µm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which microorganism reproduces by budding or mitosis?

    <p>Fungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of viruses?

    <p>Require a host cell to replicate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which kingdom includes multicellular eukaryotic organisms?

    <p>Animalia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining characteristic of prions?

    <p>Infectious proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

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