18 Questions
What is the estimated total number of bacterial cells in the modern era of microbiology?
2.5 x 10^30 cells
Which microorganism is responsible for the production of Lactose-free milk?
Propionibacterium freudenreichii
What is the role of Prochlorophytes in the ecosystem?
Major contributor of primary productivity in the open oceans
Which microorganism is associated with the production of vinegar?
Acetobacter aceti
What process do microorganisms contribute to in oceans, lakes, and rivers?
Basis of food chain
Which microbe is involved in the production of rice cake (puto)?
Streptococcus spp.
Who is known as the Father of Industrial Fermentation?
Chaim Weizmann
Which antibiotic was discovered by Dr. Abelardo Aguilar in 1949?
Erythromycin
What is the main focus of Zeenat et al.'s research mentioned in the text?
Plastics degradation by microbes
Which process leads to the production of acetone using Clostridium acetobutylicum?
Industrial Fermentation
Which country could prevent up to 73% crop losses using GM insect-resistant Bt eggplant?
Philippines
What area does the US Environmental Protection Agency focus on in relation to pollution control?
Bioremediation and biodegradation
What is the primary focus of the field of microbiology?
The study of single-celled organisms and agents too small to be seen with the naked eye
Which of the following is NOT a basic specialization under microbiology?
Entomology
What does the abbreviation 'nm' stand for in the context of measurement units?
Nanometer
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a scope of microbiology?
Taxonomy and classification of plants
Which of the following is an applied field of microbiology?
All of the above
What is the relationship between microns and millimeters as stated in the text?
$1$ micron = $10^{-6}$ mm
This quiz covers the basic concepts in microbiology, including the study of single-celled organisms, microorganisms, and specializations such as virology, bacteriology, mycology, phycology, and protozoology. It also discusses the scope of microbiology in terms of anatomy, morphology, physiology, and metabolism.
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