Microbiology & Parasitology Definitions Quiz
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What is the main focus of microbiology?

  • Study of animals
  • Study of plants
  • Study of microorganisms (correct)
  • Study of parasites

Which branch of microbiology focuses on viruses?

  • Bacteriology
  • Mycology
  • Parasitology
  • Virology (correct)

What is the medical term for a disease-causing organism?

  • Alga
  • Pathogen (correct)
  • Germ
  • Protozoon

Which kingdom of organisms includes bacteria and archaebacteria?

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Which type of parasite is Plasmodium classified as?

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Which branch of microbiology focuses on the study of fungi?

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What is the layman's term for disease-causing organisms?

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Which branch of microbiology specifically focuses on protozoa?

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What are microscopic forms of life referred to as in microbiology?

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Which of the following is classified as a macroscopic parasite?

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What is the main focus of the study in mycology?

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Which kingdom of organisms includes animals?

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What type of parasite does the malarial Plasmodium fall under?

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In microbiology, what do we refer to as 'organisms that take abode (dependent) with other organisms'?

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Which branch of microbiology focuses on the study of viruses?

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Microbiology

The study of microscopic organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.

Virology

The branch of microbiology that specifically studies viruses.

Pathogen

A disease-causing organism, typically a microbe.

Monera

A kingdom of organisms that includes bacteria and archaebacteria.

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Microscopic parasite

A parasite that is too small to be seen without a microscope.

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Mycology

The branch of microbiology that studies fungi.

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Germs

A general term for disease-causing organisms.

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Protozoology

The branch of microbiology that studies protozoa.

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Microbes

A general term used in microbiology for microscopic forms of life.

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Macroscopic parasite

A parasite that can be seen with the naked eye.

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Fungi

A diverse group of organisms that includes mushrooms, yeasts, and molds.

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Animalia

A kingdom of organisms that includes all animals.

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Parasite

An organism that depends on another organism for survival, often at the host's expense.

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Virus

A tiny non-living particle that can only reproduce inside a living cell.

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Virology

The study of viruses.

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Study Notes

Microbiology Overview

  • The main focus of microbiology is the study of microscopic forms of life.

Branches of Microbiology

  • Virology is the branch of microbiology that focuses on the study of viruses.
  • Mycology is the branch of microbiology that focuses on the study of fungi.
  • Protozoology is the branch of microbiology that specifically focuses on protozoa.

Microorganisms

  • The medical term for a disease-causing organism is a pathogen.
  • The layman's term for disease-causing organisms is germs.
  • Bacteria and archaebacteria are classified under the kingdom Monera.
  • Animals are classified under the kingdom Animalia.

Parasites

  • Plasmodium is classified as a protozoan parasite.
  • Plasmodium is an example of an endoparasite, which is a type of parasite that lives inside the host.
  • Tapeworms are an example of a macroscopic parasite.

Microbiology Terminology

  • Microscopic forms of life are referred to as microorganisms in microbiology.
  • Organisms that live with or on other organisms, dependent on them, are referred to as symbionts.

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Test your knowledge on the definitions of terms related to microbiology and parasitology. This quiz covers definitions of terms such as microbiology, microbes, germs, and various branches of microbiology like bacteriology, protozoology, mycology, and virology.

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