5 Questions
What is microbiology?
The study of microorganisms and their activities
What are microbes?
Minute, simple life forms including bacteria, archaea, algae, fungi, protozoa, and viruses
What is the primary function of microbes in the ecosystem?
Capture energy from sunlight and convert it to food (photosynthesis)
What is the significance of nitrogen fixation by some bacteria?
They can take nitrogen from the air and incorporate it into the soil
What is an example of a product produced by microbes in the food industry?
Cheese
Test your knowledge of microbiology with this quiz on the fundamentals of the microbial world. Explore the study of microorganisms, their structure, function, and classification, and their significance in various fields. This quiz covers the basics of bacteria, archaea, algae, fungi, protozoa, and viruses.
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