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Which process is known for microbes to produce oxygen?
Which process is known for microbes to produce oxygen?
- Oxidative phosphorylation
- Fermentation
- Photosynthesis (correct)
- Respiration
What is the primary role of Indigenous Micro Biota in the human body?
What is the primary role of Indigenous Micro Biota in the human body?
- Breaking down dead organisms
- Producing oxygen
- Inhibiting the growth of pathogens (correct)
- Causing infections
What type of bacteria is Escherichia coli (E coli)?
What type of bacteria is Escherichia coli (E coli)?
- Opportunistic (correct)
- Pathogenic
- Photosynthetic
- Decomposer
What is the main role of Decomposers/Saprophytes in ecosystems?
What is the main role of Decomposers/Saprophytes in ecosystems?
In what part of the body does Escherichia coli (E coli) reside without causing harm?
In what part of the body does Escherichia coli (E coli) reside without causing harm?
What is the significance of studying Escherichia coli to scientists?
What is the significance of studying Escherichia coli to scientists?
Who proposed the theory of spontaneous generation, suggesting that life can arise from nonliving matter?
Who proposed the theory of spontaneous generation, suggesting that life can arise from nonliving matter?
Which scientist used a compound light microscope and is credited with the discovery of cells?
Which scientist used a compound light microscope and is credited with the discovery of cells?
What did Francesco Redi demonstrate to refute the theory of spontaneous generation?
What did Francesco Redi demonstrate to refute the theory of spontaneous generation?
Which category of diseases results from a person ingesting a toxin produced by a microbe?
Which category of diseases results from a person ingesting a toxin produced by a microbe?
Archaea and Cyanobacteria are considered candidates for being the first microbes on Earth due to their:
Archaea and Cyanobacteria are considered candidates for being the first microbes on Earth due to their:
Who is often referred to as 'acellular microbes' or 'infectious particles' rather than microorganisms?
Who is often referred to as 'acellular microbes' or 'infectious particles' rather than microorganisms?
