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What is the estimated total number of bacterial cells in the modern era of microbiology?
What is the estimated total number of bacterial cells in the modern era of microbiology?
- 1.5 x 10^20 cells
- 3.5 x 10^25 cells
- 2.5 x 10^30 cells (correct)
- 4.0 x 10^35 cells
Which microorganism is responsible for the production of Lactose-free milk?
Which microorganism is responsible for the production of Lactose-free milk?
- Acetobacter aceti
- Rhizopus spp.
- Propionibacterium freudenreichii (correct)
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae
What is the role of Prochlorophytes in the ecosystem?
What is the role of Prochlorophytes in the ecosystem?
- Major contributor of primary productivity in the open oceans (correct)
- Help in recycling chemical elements in the air
- Involved in wine fermentation
- Responsible for vinegar production
Which microorganism is associated with the production of vinegar?
Which microorganism is associated with the production of vinegar?
What process do microorganisms contribute to in oceans, lakes, and rivers?
What process do microorganisms contribute to in oceans, lakes, and rivers?
Which microbe is involved in the production of rice cake (puto)?
Which microbe is involved in the production of rice cake (puto)?
Who is known as the Father of Industrial Fermentation?
Who is known as the Father of Industrial Fermentation?
Which antibiotic was discovered by Dr. Abelardo Aguilar in 1949?
Which antibiotic was discovered by Dr. Abelardo Aguilar in 1949?
What is the main focus of Zeenat et al.'s research mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus of Zeenat et al.'s research mentioned in the text?
Which process leads to the production of acetone using Clostridium acetobutylicum?
Which process leads to the production of acetone using Clostridium acetobutylicum?
Which country could prevent up to 73% crop losses using GM insect-resistant Bt eggplant?
Which country could prevent up to 73% crop losses using GM insect-resistant Bt eggplant?
What area does the US Environmental Protection Agency focus on in relation to pollution control?
What area does the US Environmental Protection Agency focus on in relation to pollution control?
What is the primary focus of the field of microbiology?
What is the primary focus of the field of microbiology?
Which of the following is NOT a basic specialization under microbiology?
Which of the following is NOT a basic specialization under microbiology?
What does the abbreviation 'nm' stand for in the context of measurement units?
What does the abbreviation 'nm' stand for in the context of measurement units?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a scope of microbiology?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a scope of microbiology?
Which of the following is an applied field of microbiology?
Which of the following is an applied field of microbiology?
What is the relationship between microns and millimeters as stated in the text?
What is the relationship between microns and millimeters as stated in the text?
