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Which science deals with the study of microorganisms?
Which science deals with the study of microorganisms?
- Bacteriology (correct)
- Mycology
- Virology
- Parasitology
What is the layman's term for disease-causing organisms?
What is the layman's term for disease-causing organisms?
- Parasites
- Pathogens
- Microbes
- Germs (correct)
Which branch of microbiology deals with viruses?
Which branch of microbiology deals with viruses?
- Protozoology
- Parasitology
- Mycology
- Virology (correct)
Which kingdom includes bacteria and archaebacteria?
Which kingdom includes bacteria and archaebacteria?
What is the discipline that deals with parasites?
What is the discipline that deals with parasites?
Which type of parasites takes abode dependent on other organisms?
Which type of parasites takes abode dependent on other organisms?
What term is used to describe the science that deals with protozoa?
What term is used to describe the science that deals with protozoa?
Which kingdom includes animals?
Which kingdom includes animals?
What type of organism is Plasmodium?
What type of organism is Plasmodium?
Which type of parasite is a dust mite?
Which type of parasite is a dust mite?
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.
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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.
