Microbiology Quiz

Medical microbiology is the science of studying microorganisms associated with human disease.

Medical microbiology focuses on pathogens, diseases, body defense mechanisms, and the production of alcohol, enzymes, vitamins, and antibiotics.

Agricultural microbiology focuses on soil fertilization, nitrogen, carbon, sulfur, and phosphorus cycles, and plant disease.

<p>Food microbiology focuses on food poisoning, toxicity, spoilage, and the molecular mechanisms of microbes in biotechnology products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Microbiology studies viruses, bacteria, fungi (yeasts and molds), and other microorganisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medical Microbiology is the science of studying microorganisms associated with human disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The fields of focus in Microbiology include Medical, Industrial, Agriculture, Food, Molecular, Sanitary, and Environmental.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medical Microbiology focuses on pathogens, diseases, and the body's defense mechanisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The classes of organisms studied in Microbiology include Viruses, Bacteria, Fungi (Yeasts), and Fungi (Mold).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Viruses are smaller than 0.3 microns and are intracellular for replication, multiplying by intercellular or binary fission.</p> Signup and view all the answers