Microbiology Definitions Quiz
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A virus is considered a living organism because it can reproduce on its own.

False

An endemic disease is prevalent in a certain area or population and is geographically isolated.

True

Lactic acid is only used as a gelling agent and not as a curing agent.

False

An epidemic occurs when an endemic disease spreads to more geographic areas.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Emerging infectious diseases are those that were once major health problems globally and have now declined dramatically.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Koch's Postulates are a series of guidelines used to identify the microorganism that causes a specific disease.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Superbugs are bacteria that are resistant to only a few antibiotics.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Koch's postulate states that the same microorganisms are present in every case of the disease.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Koch's postulate 3 involves isolating microorganisms from the pure culture and inoculating them into a healthy animal to reproduce the disease.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Citric acid is primarily used as a natural preservative in a variety of foods.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lactic acid is added to packaged food products primarily to enhance their color and flavor.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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