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Which of the following is NOT considered a microorganism?
Which of the following is NOT considered a microorganism?
- Plants (correct)
- Fungi
- Bacteria
- Protozoa
What is the essential structure found in a bacterial cell?
What is the essential structure found in a bacterial cell?
- Ribosomes (correct)
- Nuclear apparatus
- Flagella
- Capsule
Which part of the bacterial cell maintains its shape and rigidity?
Which part of the bacterial cell maintains its shape and rigidity?
- Flagella
- Cell wall (correct)
- Cytoplasmic membrane
- Capsule
What is the main component of the bacterial cell wall?
What is the main component of the bacterial cell wall?
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Which of the following is a non-essential structure found outside the bacterial cell wall?
Which of the following is a non-essential structure found outside the bacterial cell wall?
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What is the function of fimbriae (pili) in bacteria?
What is the function of fimbriae (pili) in bacteria?
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Why is it important for physicians to be familiar with names of infectious diseases?
Why is it important for physicians to be familiar with names of infectious diseases?
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What is the common name used for Streptococcus pneumoniae based on historical use?
What is the common name used for Streptococcus pneumoniae based on historical use?
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Why are microorganisms widely distributed in nature?
Why are microorganisms widely distributed in nature?
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