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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?
- Zoology (correct)
- Bacteriology
- Virology
- Mycology
What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic microorganisms?
What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic microorganisms?
- Eukaryotic microorganisms are unicellular, while prokaryotic microorganisms are multicellular.
- Eukaryotic microorganisms are single-celled, while prokaryotic microorganisms are multicellular.
- Eukaryotic microorganisms possess membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic microorganisms lack them. (correct)
- Eukaryotic microorganisms lack membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic microorganisms possess them.
What methods did microbiologists traditionally rely on for the isolation and identification of microorganisms?
What methods did microbiologists traditionally rely on for the isolation and identification of microorganisms?
- Molecular techniques
- Genetic engineering
- Culture, staining, and microscopy (correct)
- Biotechnology
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?
Which type of microorganism includes fungi and protists?
Which type of microorganism includes fungi and protists?
Which one of the following is a sub-discipline of microbiology?
Which one of the following is a sub-discipline of microbiology?
What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic microorganisms?
What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic microorganisms?
What methods did microbiologists traditionally rely on for the isolation and identification of microorganisms?
What methods did microbiologists traditionally rely on for the isolation and identification of microorganisms?
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?
Which type of microorganism includes fungi and protists?
Which type of microorganism includes fungi and protists?
