12 Questions
Which type of organisms are considered microbial cells and studied in microbiology?
Bacteria and fungi
What is the main difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
Eukaryotes have a nucleus, prokaryotes do not
What is the function of peptidoglycan in bacterial cell walls?
Protection and structural support
Which process do bacteria mainly use to reproduce?
Binary fission
Where are good bacteria often found in the human body?
Intestines
Who introduced the binomial system of scientific nomenclature?
Carolus Linnaeus
Which of the following lacks peptidoglycan in its cell wall?
Archaea bacteria
Which group of organisms primarily consists of saprobes and commensals?
Protozoa
Which organisms may be motile by means of pseudopod, cilia, or flagella?
Algae
Which group is known for living in extreme environments like extreme halophiles and thermophiles?
Archaea bacteria
Which group produces molecular oxygen and organic compounds as part of the food chain?
Algae
Which group consists of multicellular animals, including parasitic flatworms and roundworms?
Helminths
This quiz covers the basics of microbiology, discussing various microbial cells such as bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, viruses, and prions. Explore the world of single-celled organisms and their characteristics in this introductory quiz.
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