Microbiology and Koch's Postulates Quiz
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What is the sub-discipline of microbiology that focuses on studying fungi?

  • Mycology (correct)
  • Phycology
  • Bacteriology
  • Protozoology

    • Which field of study focuses on the immune response in living organisms?

  • Virology
  • Bacteriology
  • Mycology
  • Immunology (correct)

    • What is one of the applications of microbiology in pharmaceutical industries mentioned in the text?

  • Development of skyscrapers
  • Creation of fashion accessories
  • Production of cars
  • Production of antibiotics (correct)

    • Which term refers to the study of bacteria and archaea?

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

    What historical practice helped prevent the spread of the plague according to the text?

    <p>Isolation of disease victims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field of study specifically deals with studying viruses?

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

    Who developed the Gram stain in 1884?

    <p>Hans Christian Gram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which kingdom includes both protozoa and algae?

    <p>Kingdom of Protista</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known as the Father of antiseptic surgery?

    <p>Joseph Lister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which kingdom includes bacteria and archaea?

    <p>Kingdom of Monera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the bacterial simple staining in 1881?

    <p>Paul Ehrlich</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did biologists divide Monera into?

    <p>-Eubacteria (Bacteria) and Archeobacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of microorganism lacks peptidoglycan in their cell wall?

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

    What type of parasites are flatworms and roundworms classified as?

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

    Which type of microorganism uses organic compounds as a source for energy and carbon?

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

    Which microorganism is photosynthetic and important in aquatic ecosystems?

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

    Which type of microorganism is unicellular without a cell wall?

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

    Which microorganism is not considered a plant due to the lack of roots, stems, and leaves?

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

    Which of the following is a characteristic of viruses as non-cellular infectious agents?

    <p>They are obligate intracellular parasites that require a host cell to exhibit the characteristics of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the arrangement of cocci bacteria known as 'Tetrads'?

    <p>Cocci arranged in groups of four.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a Streptobacilli arrangement in bacilli bacteria?

    <p>Bacilli arranged in chains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of prions as non-cellular infectious agents?

    <p>Prions are made of protein particles with no nucleic acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a virus that is a bacteriophage (phage)?

    <p>Certain types of viruses that attack bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the arrangement of cocci bacteria known as 'Palisades'?

    <p>Cocci arranged in a vertical, fence-like structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about prokaryotic cells is correct?

    <p>Their cell wall is composed of peptidoglycan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Energy production and storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the binomial nomenclature system used for naming microorganisms?

    <p>The first name is the genus, and the second name is the species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about eukaryotic cells is incorrect?

    <p>They undergo binary fission for cell division.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between the ribosomes found in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Prokaryotic ribosomes are composed of different subunits than eukaryotic ribosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organisms are examples of prokaryotes?

    <p>Archaea and Eubacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

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