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What Latin word does 'germ' come from?
What Latin word does 'germ' come from?
- Microorganisms
- Germen (correct)
- Germinate
- Photosynthesis
Which of the following is NOT included in microorganisms?
Which of the following is NOT included in microorganisms?
- Bacteria
- Fish (correct)
- Microscopic algae
- Protozoa
What do viruses help maintain in our environment?
What do viruses help maintain in our environment?
- Water supply
- Atmospheric pressure
- Balance of life (correct)
- Seasonal temperatures
In which process do soil microbes incorporate nitrogen gas from the air into organic compounds?
In which process do soil microbes incorporate nitrogen gas from the air into organic compounds?
What is the term used for microbes that live stably in and on the human body?
What is the term used for microbes that live stably in and on the human body?
Which bacteria in our intestines aid in digestion and synthesize some essential vitamins?
Which bacteria in our intestines aid in digestion and synthesize some essential vitamins?
What converts atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants and animals?
What converts atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants and animals?
What is the major pollutant found in sewage?
What is the major pollutant found in sewage?
What do sewage treatment plants primarily remove from sewage?
What do sewage treatment plants primarily remove from sewage?
Which process uses bacteria to clean up pollutants produced by industrial processes?
Which process uses bacteria to clean up pollutants produced by industrial processes?
What technique has been used to produce natural proteins, vaccines, and enzymes in biotechnology?
What technique has been used to produce natural proteins, vaccines, and enzymes in biotechnology?
What is the process of inserting a missing gene or replacing a defective one in human cells called?
What is the process of inserting a missing gene or replacing a defective one in human cells called?
What is the primary source of carbon for photosynthetic protozoa like Euglena?
What is the primary source of carbon for photosynthetic protozoa like Euglena?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of algae?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of algae?
What is the primary role of algae in the balance of nature?
What is the primary role of algae in the balance of nature?
Which microbial group is considered acellular and contains either DNA or RNA as its core nucleic acid?
Which microbial group is considered acellular and contains either DNA or RNA as its core nucleic acid?
How do viruses reproduce?
How do viruses reproduce?
Which of the following statements about helminths is true?
Which of the following statements about helminths is true?
What major groups of parasites are collectively known as helminths?
What major groups of parasites are collectively known as helminths?
How do bacteria in biofilms become resistant to antibiotics?
How do bacteria in biofilms become resistant to antibiotics?
What contributes to the development of emerging infectious diseases (EIDs)?
What contributes to the development of emerging infectious diseases (EIDs)?
Why are antibiotic-resistant bacteria considered a global health crisis?
Why are antibiotic-resistant bacteria considered a global health crisis?
What role does fever play in destroying microbes?
What role does fever play in destroying microbes?
How can biofilms be both beneficial and harmful?
How can biofilms be both beneficial and harmful?
What is the significance of biofilms on medical implants?
What is the significance of biofilms on medical implants?
What is the main purpose of bacteria in the human body?
What is the main purpose of bacteria in the human body?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of fungi?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of fungi?
What is a unique feature of Archaea compared to bacteria?
What is a unique feature of Archaea compared to bacteria?
How do most bacteria obtain their nutrition?
How do most bacteria obtain their nutrition?
Which group of Archaea is known to live in extremely salty environments?
Which group of Archaea is known to live in extremely salty environments?
What is the main difference between fungi and most plants?
What is the main difference between fungi and most plants?
How do protozoa move?
How do protozoa move?
What distinguishes Protozoa from Fungi?
What distinguishes Protozoa from Fungi?
How do bacteria reproduce?
How do bacteria reproduce?
What is the main component of bacterial cell walls?
What is the main component of bacterial cell walls?
