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What is the study of microorganisms called?
What is the study of microorganisms called?
- Mycology
- Bacteriology
- Virology
- Microbiology (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?
- Eukaryotic microorganisms
- Prokaryotic organisms (correct)
- Fungi
- Protists
What do microbiologists rely on for the isolation and identification of microorganisms?
What do microbiologists rely on for the isolation and identification of microorganisms?
- Biotechnology
- Culture, staining, and microscopy (correct)
- Genetic engineering
- Molecular techniques
Which sub-discipline of microbiology focuses on the study of viruses?
Which sub-discipline of microbiology focuses on the study of viruses?
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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?
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