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Which of the following is NOT a sub-discipline of microbiology?
Which of the following is NOT a sub-discipline of microbiology?
- Bacteriology
- Mycology
- Virology
- Zoology (correct)
Which type of microorganisms are conventionally classified as lacking membrane-bound organelles?
Which type of microorganisms are conventionally classified as lacking membrane-bound organelles?
- Fungi
- Archaea
- Protists
- Bacteria (correct)
What method did microbiologists traditionally rely on for the isolation and identification of microorganisms?
What method did microbiologists traditionally rely on for the isolation and identification of microorganisms?
- Culture
- Staining
- Microscopy
- All of the above (correct)
What percentage of microorganisms present in common environments can be cultured in isolation using current means?
What percentage of microorganisms present in common environments can be cultured in isolation using current means?
What do eukaryotic microorganisms possess that prokaryotic organisms lack?
What do eukaryotic microorganisms possess that prokaryotic organisms lack?