Microbiology Basics and Microorganisms Classification

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Which of the following is an example of acellular microorganisms?

Protists

Prion (correct)

Archaea

Fungi

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

Having a nucleus (correct)

Contain mitochondria

Presence of membrane-bound organelles

Lack of genetic material

Where are microbes commonly found?

In vacuum environments

Only in water

Inside living organisms (correct)

On dry surfaces

What role do decomposers play in the environment?

Breaking down organic matter Signup and view all the answers

Which organism is an example of a pathogen?

Bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Which macromolecule is involved in providing structural support to cells?

Proteins Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of nucleic acids in cells?

Help in protein synthesis Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the Theory of Biogenesis?

Louis Pasteur Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a theory and a law in scientific terms?

A theory can evolve into a law with enough evidence. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of macromolecules like lipids in organisms?

Serve as energy storage Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is an example of acellular microorganisms?

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

Where are microbes commonly found?

What role do decomposers play in the environment?

Which organism is an example of a pathogen?

Which macromolecule is involved in providing structural support to cells?

What is the function of nucleic acids in cells?

Who proposed the Theory of Biogenesis?

What is the main difference between a theory and a law in scientific terms?

What is the function of macromolecules like lipids in organisms?

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