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What term is used to refer to non-living microbes in microbiology?
What term is used to refer to non-living microbes in microbiology?
- Cellular microbes
- Viroids (correct)
- Microorganisms
- Pathogens
Which of the following is an example of an acellular microbe?
Which of the following is an example of an acellular microbe?
- Viroids (correct)
- Protozoa
- Algae
- Bacteria
Where are microorganisms found according to the text?
Where are microorganisms found according to the text?
- Only in water
- Nowhere, they are microscopic
- Only in soil
- Virtually everywhere (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a living microorganism?
Which of the following is NOT a living microorganism?
What differentiates acellular microbes from cellular ones?
What differentiates acellular microbes from cellular ones?
What are considered as the candidates for the first microorganisms on Earth?
What are considered as the candidates for the first microorganisms on Earth?
In what year did an outbreak of small pox-like disease occur in China?
In what year did an outbreak of small pox-like disease occur in China?
What is the first step of Koch's postulates in determining the cause of a disease?
What is the first step of Koch's postulates in determining the cause of a disease?
Which field within microbiology involves the study of pathogens and the diseases they cause?
Which field within microbiology involves the study of pathogens and the diseases they cause?
What does a microbiologist study?
What does a microbiologist study?
Which area is NOT a career field within microbiology?
Which area is NOT a career field within microbiology?
Which organisms are responsible for producing much of the oxygen in our atmosphere?
Which organisms are responsible for producing much of the oxygen in our atmosphere?
What is the term for organisms that live on dead and/or decaying organic matter?
What is the term for organisms that live on dead and/or decaying organic matter?
What is the process called when microbes are used to clean up toxic wastes and other industrial waste products?
What is the process called when microbes are used to clean up toxic wastes and other industrial waste products?
What do we call microbes that cause diseases?
What do we call microbes that cause diseases?
Which term refers to microbes that can cause disease but usually do not?
Which term refers to microbes that can cause disease but usually do not?
What is the scientific term for microbes that do not cause diseases?
What is the scientific term for microbes that do not cause diseases?
