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What is the approximate ratio of bacterial cells to human cells in the human body?
What is the approximate ratio of bacterial cells to human cells in the human body?
- 1.3:1 (correct)
- 1:1
- 3:1
- 10:1
What percentage of the Earth's biomass is constituted by microorganisms?
What percentage of the Earth's biomass is constituted by microorganisms?
- 50%
- 99%
- 70%
- 90% (correct)
What is the approximate number of microbial cells that exist on Earth?
What is the approximate number of microbial cells that exist on Earth?
- 5x10^25
- 5x10^40
- 5x10^30 (correct)
- 5x10^20
What is the origin of around 30% of human DNA?
What is the origin of around 30% of human DNA?
Which of the following is NOT a type of relationship between microorganisms?
Which of the following is NOT a type of relationship between microorganisms?
What is the primary role of microorganisms in food chains?
What is the primary role of microorganisms in food chains?
In which semester is the topic 'Benefits and mischiefs of intestinal flora' covered in Year 1?
In which semester is the topic 'Benefits and mischiefs of intestinal flora' covered in Year 1?
Which of the following is an example of microorganisms' role in food production?
Which of the following is an example of microorganisms' role in food production?
What is the primary focus of the exam questions in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases?
What is the primary focus of the exam questions in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases?
What is the primary role of microorganisms in the Earth's ecosystem?
What is the primary role of microorganisms in the Earth's ecosystem?
What is the earliest form of life on Earth?
What is the earliest form of life on Earth?
In which year is the topic 'Bone and joint infections' covered?
In which year is the topic 'Bone and joint infections' covered?
What is the primary responsibility of infection control?
What is the primary responsibility of infection control?
What is the primary classification of microorganisms discussed in the course?
What is the primary classification of microorganisms discussed in the course?
What is the focus of the 'Host-pathogen interactions' topic?
What is the focus of the 'Host-pathogen interactions' topic?
In which semester is the topic 'Introduction to microbiology' covered in Year 1?
In which semester is the topic 'Introduction to microbiology' covered in Year 1?
What is the primary importance of the pathology laboratory?
What is the primary importance of the pathology laboratory?
What is the focus of the 'Strategies for respiratory infections' topic?
What is the focus of the 'Strategies for respiratory infections' topic?
What is the primary role of bowel flora in nutrient absorption?
What is the primary role of bowel flora in nutrient absorption?
What is the term for the study of microorganisms in a particular place or niche?
What is the term for the study of microorganisms in a particular place or niche?
Who is credited with the discovery of microorganisms using a microscope?
Who is credited with the discovery of microorganisms using a microscope?
What was the primary contribution of Ignaz Semmelweis?
What was the primary contribution of Ignaz Semmelweis?
What is the term for the scientific study of microorganisms?
What is the term for the scientific study of microorganisms?
What was the significance of the 1847 hand washing intervention?
What was the significance of the 1847 hand washing intervention?
What is the term for diseases caused by microorganisms?
What is the term for diseases caused by microorganisms?
Who is credited with tracing the source of a cholera outbreak in Soho, London?
Who is credited with tracing the source of a cholera outbreak in Soho, London?
What was the primary contribution of Fracastoro?
What was the primary contribution of Fracastoro?
What is the term for the application of microbiology to the observation and treatment of patients?
What is the term for the application of microbiology to the observation and treatment of patients?
What is the format of the lectures in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases?
What is the format of the lectures in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases?
In which year of the medical program is the topic 'Bone and joint infections' covered?
In which year of the medical program is the topic 'Bone and joint infections' covered?
What is the focus of the 'Strategies for respiratory infections' topic?
What is the focus of the 'Strategies for respiratory infections' topic?
What is the focus of the 'Benefits and mischiefs of intestinal flora' topic?
What is the focus of the 'Benefits and mischiefs of intestinal flora' topic?
What type of questions will the exam be based on?
What type of questions will the exam be based on?
What is the importance of the pathology laboratory?
What is the importance of the pathology laboratory?
What is the focus of the 'Host-pathogen interactions' topic?
What is the focus of the 'Host-pathogen interactions' topic?
In which semester is the topic 'Introduction to microbiology' covered in Year 1?
In which semester is the topic 'Introduction to microbiology' covered in Year 1?
What is the importance of infection control?
What is the importance of infection control?
What is the term for the study of microorganisms in a particular place or niche?
What is the term for the study of microorganisms in a particular place or niche?
What is the term for the scientific study of microorganisms?
What is the term for the scientific study of microorganisms?
What is the term for diseases caused by microorganisms?
What is the term for diseases caused by microorganisms?
Who is credited with tracing the source of a cholera outbreak in Soho, London?
Who is credited with tracing the source of a cholera outbreak in Soho, London?
What was the significance of the 1847 hand washing intervention?
What was the significance of the 1847 hand washing intervention?
What is the term for the application of microbiology to the observation and treatment of patients?
What is the term for the application of microbiology to the observation and treatment of patients?
Who is credited with the discovery of microorganisms using a microscope?
Who is credited with the discovery of microorganisms using a microscope?
What was the primary contribution of Fracastoro?
What was the primary contribution of Fracastoro?
What was the primary contribution of Ignaz Semmelweis?
What was the primary contribution of Ignaz Semmelweis?
What was the significance of the 1796 event?
What was the significance of the 1796 event?
What is the approximate ratio of microbial cells to human cells in the human body?
What is the approximate ratio of microbial cells to human cells in the human body?
What percentage of our DNA is of viral origin?
What percentage of our DNA is of viral origin?
What is the primary role of microorganisms in the Earth's ecosystem?
What is the primary role of microorganisms in the Earth's ecosystem?
What is the significance of microorganisms in food chains?
What is the significance of microorganisms in food chains?
What is the primary importance of microorganisms in the Earth's ecosystem?
What is the primary importance of microorganisms in the Earth's ecosystem?
What is the role of microbes in the physical and chemical makeup of the Earth?
What is the role of microbes in the physical and chemical makeup of the Earth?
What is the significance of microorganisms in the cycle of elements?
What is the significance of microorganisms in the cycle of elements?
What is the importance of microorganisms in the growth of plants and animals?
What is the importance of microorganisms in the growth of plants and animals?
What is the significance of microorganisms in the Earth's ecosystem?
What is the significance of microorganisms in the Earth's ecosystem?
