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Which of the following is not considered a microorganism?
Which of the following is not considered a microorganism?
- protozoan
- archaeon
- mushroom
- virus (correct)
- bacterium
An area of microbiology that is concerned with the occurrence of disease in human populations is
An area of microbiology that is concerned with the occurrence of disease in human populations is
- epidemiology (correct)
- virology
- parasitology
- bioremediation
- immunology
Which process involves the deliberate alteration of an organism’s genetic material?
Which process involves the deliberate alteration of an organism’s genetic material?
- biotechnology
- bioremediation
- fermentation
- decomposition
- recombinant DNA (correct)
A prominent difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is the
A prominent difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is the
Which part was absent from Leeuwenhoek’s microscopes?
Which part was absent from Leeuwenhoek’s microscopes?
Who was most responsible for developing standard microbiology laboratory techniques?
Who was most responsible for developing standard microbiology laboratory techniques?
What does abiogenesis refer to?
What does abiogenesis refer to?
Which of the following is considered a eukaryotic cell characteristic?
Which of the following is considered a eukaryotic cell characteristic?
Which area of microbiology is concerned with the occurrence of disease in human populations?
Which area of microbiology is concerned with the occurrence of disease in human populations?
Which process involves the deliberate alteration of an organism’s genetic material?
Which process involves the deliberate alteration of an organism’s genetic material?
Flashcards
What is a virus?
What is a virus?
Infectious agent smaller than bacteria, requires a host to replicate.
What is Epidemiology?
What is Epidemiology?
Study of disease patterns and distribution in populations.
What is Recombinant DNA?
What is Recombinant DNA?
Direct manipulation of genes for practical purposes.
Nucleus presence?
Nucleus presence?
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Focusing screw?
Focusing screw?
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Who is Robert Koch?
Who is Robert Koch?
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What is Abiogenesis?
What is Abiogenesis?
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Eukaryotic cell feature?
Eukaryotic cell feature?
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What is Epidemiology?
What is Epidemiology?
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What is Genetic engineering?
What is Genetic engineering?
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Study Notes
Microbiology Basics
- Viruses are not considered microorganisms.
Microbiology Subfields
- Epidemiology is the area of microbiology concerned with the occurrence of disease in human populations.
Genetic Alteration
- Genetic engineering involves the deliberate alteration of an organism's genetic material.
Microscope Development
- Lenses were absent from Leeuwenhoek's microscopes.
Microbiology Pioneers
- Robert Koch was most responsible for developing standard microbiology laboratory techniques.
Biogenesis and Abiogenesis
- Abiogenesis refers to the process by which life arises from non-living matter.
Cell Characteristics
- A true nucleus is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells.
Microbiology Subfields
- Epidemiology is the area of microbiology concerned with the occurrence of disease in human populations.
Genetic Alteration
- Genetic engineering involves the deliberate alteration of an organism's genetic material.
Cell Structure
- A prominent difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is the presence or absence of a true nucleus.
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