Introduction to Microbiology: Study of Microorganisms
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What is microbiology specifically the study of?

  • Minerals
  • Mammals
  • Microorganisms (correct)
  • Macrophages

Which category of microorganisms includes viruses?

  • Bacteria
  • Viruses (correct)
  • Protozoa
  • Fungi

What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?

  • Assocation with histones
  • Presence of a nucleus and organelles
  • Complex cell structure with multiple ds DNA linear chromosomes
  • Simple cell structure with no nucleus or organelles (correct)

Which type of division process is characteristic of bacteria?

<p>_ Binary Fission _ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What size ribosomes are typically found in prokaryotic cells?

<p>70 s (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are bacteria classified based on their shape?

<p>Based on their ability to retain dye (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Actinomycetes from other bacteria?

<p>Their rigid nature resembling fungi (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Snapping Division differ from Binary Fission?

<p>It produces daughter cells that are hinged (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterial reproduction method involves the outgrowth of the original cell?

<p>Snapping Division (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of Spirochaetes?

<p>Longer, slender spiral organisms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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