17 Questions
Which of the following organisms replicate only inside an infected host cell?
Viruses
Which kingdom contains prokaryotic organisms?
Kingdom Eubacteria
What is a common feature of the structure of a 'Virus Particle'?
Surrounded or coated by a protein shell (capsid)
Which kingdom do prokaryotic organisms belong to?
Monera
What are the two main types of organisms based on cell structure?
Eukaryotic and prokaryotic
What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
Presence of a membrane-bound nucleus
Where is the DNA located in prokaryotic cells?
Within a specialized region of the cytoplasm called the nucleoid region
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
Presence of an internal membrane system
What is the main reason specialized regions for respiration and photosynthesis are not present in prokaryotic cells?
The plasma membrane mediates these processes without specialized regions
Where is the DNA located in prokaryotic cells?
Located within the nucleoid region
Which of the following organisms are classified as eukaryotic microorganisms?
Protozoa and algae
In which kingdom would you classify organisms with no membrane-bound nucleus and DNA located within a nucleoid region?
Monera
Which of the following statements is true about viruses?
They replicate only inside an infected host cell
What is a distinguishing feature of the structure of a 'Virus Particle'?
It is surrounded by a protein shell (capsid)
Which kingdom do prokaryotic organisms belong to?
Kingdom Archaeobacteria/Archaea
How do viruses replicate?
Via a process of attachment, penetration, and synthesis of viral protein and nucleic acid
Which term is often used interchangeably with 'prokaryotic cell'?
Bacterial cell
Test your knowledge of microbiology with this quiz covering bacteria, prokaryotic organisms, and viruses. Explore the structure of a virus particle and learn about non-living microorganisms such as viruses.
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