Microbiology and Infectious Agents Quiz

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Which term refers to the study of microorganisms?

  • Colonisation
  • Pathogen
  • Microorganism (correct)
  • Infectious agent

Which term describes a single-celled organism?

  • Colonisation
  • Microorganism (correct)
  • Pathogen
  • Infectious agent

What is the period between exposure to an infectious microorganism and the appearance of the first signs and symptoms of disease called?

  • Disease
  • Colonisation
  • Carrier
  • Incubation phase (correct)

Which term describes an organism that is capable of producing infection or infectious disease?

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

What is the term for the presence, growth, and multiplication of a microorganism on or in a host without interaction between the host and the organism?

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

Which term refers to a disease caused by microorganisms that invade tissue?

<p>Infection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism?

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

What is a person called who can carry and pass on a disease to another, but may or may not experience signs and symptoms of the disease?

<p>Carrier (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the study of microorganisms?

<p>Microbiology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the period between exposure to an infectious microorganism and the appearance of the first signs and symptoms of disease?

<p>Incubation phase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to an organism that is capable of producing infection or infectious disease?

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

What is the term for the presence, growth, and multiplication of a microorganism on or in a host without interaction between the host and the organism?

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

What is the term for a person who can carry and pass on a disease to another, but may or may not experience signs and symptoms of the disease?

<p>Carrier (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the period between exposure to an infectious microorganism and the appearance of the first signs and symptoms of disease?

<p>Incubation phase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the study of microorganisms?

<p>Microbiology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism?

<p>Disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the study of microorganisms?

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

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