Microbiology: Bacteria, Prokaryotic Organisms, and Viruses
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Microbiology: Bacteria, Prokaryotic Organisms, and Viruses

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Which of the following organisms replicate only inside an infected host cell?

  • Bacteria
  • Eukaryotic cells
  • Archaea
  • Viruses (correct)

    • Which kingdom contains prokaryotic organisms?

  • Kingdom Archabacteria
  • Kingdom Eubacteria (correct)
  • Kingdom Plantae
  • Kingdom Fungi

    • What is a common feature of the structure of a 'Virus Particle'?

  • Surrounded or coated by a protein shell (capsid) (correct)
  • Possesses independent metabolism
  • Contains both DNA and RNA
  • Cellular structure with membrane-bound organelles

    • Which kingdom do prokaryotic organisms belong to?

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

    What are the two main types of organisms based on cell structure?

    <p>Eukaryotic and prokaryotic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Presence of a membrane-bound nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the DNA located in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Within a specialized region of the cytoplasm called the nucleoid region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Presence of an internal membrane system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason specialized regions for respiration and photosynthesis are not present in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>The plasma membrane mediates these processes without specialized regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the DNA located in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Located within the nucleoid region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organisms are classified as eukaryotic microorganisms?

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

    In which kingdom would you classify organisms with no membrane-bound nucleus and DNA located within a nucleoid region?

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

    Which of the following statements is true about viruses?

    <p>They replicate only inside an infected host cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing feature of the structure of a 'Virus Particle'?

    <p>It is surrounded by a protein shell (capsid)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which kingdom do prokaryotic organisms belong to?

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

    How do viruses replicate?

    <p>Via a process of attachment, penetration, and synthesis of viral protein and nucleic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is often used interchangeably with 'prokaryotic cell'?

    <p>Bacterial cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

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