5 Questions
Which type of microorganism is conventionally classified as lacking membrane-bound organelles?
Bacteria
What is the study of viruses known as within microbiology?
Virology
Which tool do microbiologists currently rely on for bacterial identification?
DNA sequence-based identification
What percentage of microorganisms present in common environments can be cultured in isolation using current means?
<1%
Which type of microorganism possesses membrane-bound organelles?
Eukaryotic microorganisms
Test your knowledge of the scientific study of microorganisms, including unicellular, multicellular, and acellular organisms. This quiz covers sub-disciplines such as virology, bacteriology, protistology, mycology, immunology, and parasitology.
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