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Medical Microbiology Fundamentals

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Which group of microorganisms includes organisms that are visible to the naked eye?

Prions

Viruses

Eukaryotes (correct)

Prokaryotes

Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotes?

Always cause infectious diseases

Contain a nucleus

Single-celled organisms (correct)

Have membrane-bound organelles

Which microorganism group is known to cause infectious diseases through either DNA or RNA?

Fungi

Viruses (correct)

Helminthes

Algae

Which of the following microorganisms is classified as a eukaryote?

Fungi Signup and view all the answers

What type of microorganisms are known to be made up of only genetic material and protein?

Viruses Signup and view all the answers

What is medical microbiology?

The study of microorganisms causing infectious diseases of humans and human reactions to such infections. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are types of microorganisms?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Microorganisms that cause infectious diseases can be seen with the naked eye.

False Signup and view all the answers

Match the following classifications with their examples:

Eukaryotes = Fungi, algae, protozoa, helminthes Prokaryotes = Bacteria Viruses = DNA-viruses and RNA-viruses Signup and view all the answers

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Medical Microbiology

Focuses on microorganisms that cause infectious diseases in humans, and how humans respond to these infections.
Studies organisms too small to be seen without a microscope.
These organisms are single-celled (unicellular) or clustered (multicellular).
Includes eukaryotes, prokaryotes, viruses, and prions.

Classification of Microorganisms

Eukaryotes:
- Fungi
- Algae
- Protozoa
- Helminthes
- Human and animal cells.
Prokaryotes:
- Bacteria
Viruses:
- DNA-viruses
- RNA-viruses

Definition

Medical microbiology studies microorganisms that cause infectious diseases in humans, and how humans react to these infections.

Microorganisms

Microorganisms causing infectious diseases are too small to be seen with the naked eye.
Can exist as single cells (unicellular) or in clusters (multicellular).
Include eukaryotes, prokaryotes, viruses, and prions.

Classification

Eukaryotes: fungi, algae, protozoa, helminthes, human and animal cells.
Prokaryotes: bacteria.
Viruses: DNA and RNA viruses.

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Description

This quiz covers the essential concepts of medical microbiology, focusing on microorganisms responsible for infectious diseases in humans. It explores the classifications of various microorganisms, including eukaryotes, prokaryotes, and viruses. Test your knowledge on the unique characteristics and roles these microorganisms play in health and disease.