Microbiology 101

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Which of the following best describes microbiology?

  • The study of non-pathogenic microorganisms and their role in the human body
  • The study of pathogenic elements and their spread in the environment
  • The study of viruses and their role in causing infectious diseases
  • The study of microorganisms and their role in preventing and treating infections (correct)

What is the main focus of medical microbiology?

  • Examining the spread of microorganisms in the environment
  • Investigating the history of microbiology
  • Studying the role of non-pathogenic microorganisms
  • Performing diagnostic laboratory tests and recommending antibiotic treatment (correct)

What is the microbiome?

  • The study of non-pathogenic microorganisms
  • The spread of microorganisms in the human body
  • Microbes present in our normal microflora (correct)
  • A branch of medical science concerned with the prevention of infections

What are virulence factors in microbiology?

<p>Factors that make microorganisms pathogenic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who expressed a theory about invisible microorganisms in ancient times?

<p>Terency Varron (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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