6 Questions
What is the term for the microorganisms that are typically found in a specific environment and are not normally pathogenic?
Normal microbiota
What is the term for the process by which cells take in molecules from the outside environment and release energy?
Exergonic reaction
What is the term for the building blocks of proteins?
Amino acids
What is the function of the glycocalyx in bacteria?
To protect the cell from the environment
What is the term for the process by which cells move molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration without the use of energy?
Simple diffusion
What is the term for the scientific names of organisms, which are written in a specific format?
Binomial nomenclature
Test your knowledge on the impact of microbes on human lives, different types of chemical reactions, and key definitions related to metabolism, acids, bases, and organic compounds.
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