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Which of the following best describes microbiology?
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?
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?
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?
What are virulence factors in microbiology?
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Who expressed a theory about invisible microorganisms in ancient times?
Who expressed a theory about invisible microorganisms in ancient times?
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