9 Questions
Which of the following is NOT considered a microorganism?
Plants
What is the essential structure found in a bacterial cell?
Ribosomes
Which part of the bacterial cell maintains its shape and rigidity?
Cell wall
What is the main component of the bacterial cell wall?
Peptide
Which of the following is a non-essential structure found outside the bacterial cell wall?
Inclusion granules
What is the function of fimbriae (pili) in bacteria?
Attachment to surfaces
Why is it important for physicians to be familiar with names of infectious diseases?
To provide accurate clinical diagnosis and treatment
What is the common name used for Streptococcus pneumoniae based on historical use?
'Pneumococcus'
Why are microorganisms widely distributed in nature?
'Because they can'
Test your knowledge of microbiology and infectious diseases with this quiz. Learn about the tiny organisms, their names, mode of transmission, clinical features, and more.
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