Microbial Diversity and Evolution Quiz
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Which bacterial name is written correctly?

  • Escherichia coli (correct)
  • Escherichia coli (correct)
  • 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?

    <p>Pairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the earliest cellular beings to develop?

    <p>Archaebacteria and Anaerobic Eubacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of microorganism is Escherichia coli?

    <p>Bacterium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following microorganisms is responsible for causing tuberculosis?

    <p>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Staphylococcus aureus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the main focus of the text?

    <p>Microbial diversity and evolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Escherichia coli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following bacteria is associated with skin infections?

    <p>Staphylococcus aureus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Microbial diversity studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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