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Which of the following is NOT an example of microorganisms studied in microbiology?
Which of the following is NOT an example of microorganisms studied in microbiology?
- Algae
- Bacteria
- Plants (correct)
- Viruses
What is the primary function of microbes in nutrient cycling and bio-degradation?
What is the primary function of microbes in nutrient cycling and bio-degradation?
- Producing bio-fuels
- Breaking down organic matter (correct)
- Spoiling food
- Causing disease
Which microbe has a cell structure simpler than that of many other organisms?
Which microbe has a cell structure simpler than that of many other organisms?
- Protozoa
- Bacteria (correct)
- Algae
- Viruses
What is the extra circle of genetic material found in some bacteria called?
What is the extra circle of genetic material found in some bacteria called?
Which category does not belong to the classification of microbes mentioned in the text?
Which category does not belong to the classification of microbes mentioned in the text?
What role do microbes play in biotechnology?
What role do microbes play in biotechnology?
What distinguishes bacteria from other organisms?
What distinguishes bacteria from other organisms?
What is a common habitat for most algae?
What is a common habitat for most algae?
What pigment do all algae contain?
What pigment do all algae contain?
What is a unique characteristic of diatoms?
What is a unique characteristic of diatoms?
Where do most fungi live?
Where do most fungi live?
Which group of fungi plays an important role in decomposing dead plant matter?
Which group of fungi plays an important role in decomposing dead plant matter?
What characteristic distinguishes bacteria from algae?
What characteristic distinguishes bacteria from algae?
What is a common characteristic of algae?
What is a common characteristic of algae?
