Microbial Diversity and Evolution Quiz

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Which bacterial name is written correctly?

Escherichia coli (correct)

Escherichia Coli

Which bacterium is known for causing food poisoning?

Staphylococcus aureus (correct)

Clostridium botulinum

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Salmonella enterica

Which bacterium is responsible for causing tuberculosis?

Streptococcus pyogenes

Staphylococcus aureus

Mycobacterium leprae

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (correct)

Which of the following best represents a diplococci bacterial arrangement?

Pairs Signup and view all the answers

What were the earliest cellular beings to develop?

Archaebacteria and Anaerobic Eubacteria Signup and view all the answers

What type of microorganism is Escherichia coli?

Bacterium Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following microorganisms is responsible for causing tuberculosis?

Mycobacterium tuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes viruses from other microorganisms?

Viruses are not cellular and require a host cell to replicate Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following microorganisms is responsible for causing a staph infection?

Staphylococcus aureus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the diversity of microorganisms?

Microorganisms are a diverse group that includes single-celled and multicellular organisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the text?

Microbial diversity and evolution Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a bacterium known for causing tuberculosis?

Mycobacterium tuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium is commonly used in laboratory research and biotechnology applications?

Escherichia coli Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bacteria is associated with skin infections?

Staphylococcus aureus Signup and view all the answers

What field of study focuses on the variety and differences among microorganisms?

Microbial diversity studies Signup and view all the answers

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