10 Questions
Which science deals with the study of microorganisms?
Bacteriology
What is the layman's term for disease-causing organisms?
Germs
Which branch of microbiology deals with viruses?
Virology
Which kingdom includes bacteria and archaebacteria?
Monera
What is the discipline that deals with parasites?
Parasitology
Which type of parasites takes abode dependent on other organisms?
Macroscopic parasite
What term is used to describe the science that deals with protozoa?
Protozoology
Which kingdom includes animals?
Animalia
What type of organism is Plasmodium?
Protozoon
Which type of parasite is a dust mite?
Ectoparasite
Study Notes
Microbiology
- Microbiology is the science that deals with the study of microorganisms.
Disease-Causing Organisms
- Disease-causing organisms are commonly referred to as germs.
Virology
- Virology is the branch of microbiology that deals with viruses.
Kingdom of Microorganisms
- The kingdom Monera includes bacteria and archaebacteria.
Parasitology
- Parasitology is the discipline that deals with parasites.
Types of Parasites
- Ectoparasites are a type of parasite that takes abode dependent on other organisms.
Protozoology
- Protozoology is the term used to describe the science that deals with protozoa.
Kingdom of Animals
- The kingdom Animalia includes animals.
Plasmodium
- Plasmodium is a type of protozoan.
Dust Mites
- Dust mites are a type of ectoparasite.
Test your knowledge of key terms in microbiology and parasitology with this quiz. Learn about the definitions of microbiology, microbes, germs, and pathogens, as well as the various branches of microbiology including bacteriology, protozoology, mycology, phycology/algology, virology, and parasitology.
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