Medical Microbiology Lecture No. 1-5: Classification of Microorganisms
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Which of the following is NOT a branch of Medical Microbiology?

  • Industrial microbiology
  • Agricultural microbiology (correct)
  • Soil and water microbiology
  • Food microbiology
  • What is the size range of yeast cells, based on the information provided?

  • 0.2 to 5 microns
  • 20 to 40 microns
  • 8 to 10 microns (correct)
  • 0.02 to 0.2 microns
  • Which of the following best describes the classification of microorganisms based on structure?

  • Viral, prokaryotic, eukaryotic (correct)
  • Bacteria, protozoa, parasites
  • Animal-like, plant-like, fungus-like
  • DNA, RNA, protein coat
  • What is the approximate size of bacteria, according to the information provided?

    <p>0.2 to 5 microns (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a beneficial biological function of microbes, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Nitrogen fixation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist is known as the 'Father of Taxonomy'?

    <p>Carlolus Linnaeus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct sequence of the 7 levels of classification?

    <p>Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Robert Whittaker propose in 1969?

    <p>Five Kingdom Classification (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Protists from Bacteria?

    <p>Presence of a nucleus and living in watery environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do taxonomists contribute to the field of biology?

    <p>By identifying and naming organisms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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