10 Questions
What is the scientific study of microorganisms called?
Microbiology
Which type of microorganisms are conventionally classified as lacking membrane-bound organelles?
Bacteria and Archaea
What molecular biology tool is currently relied on by microbiologists for bacterial identification?
DNA sequence-based identification
What percentage of microorganisms present in common environments can be cultured in isolation using current means?
Less than 1%
Which type of microorganisms possess membrane-bound organelles?
Eukaryotic microorganisms
What are the four kinds of microorganisms that cause infectious disease?
Bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses
What academic qualifications are generally required for a clinical/medical microbiologist in a hospital or medical research centre?
Bachelor's degree, and in some countries a Master's in Microbiology along with a Ph.D. in any of the life-sciences
What are the primary tasks of medical microbiologists?
Studying the characteristics of pathogens, their modes of transmission, mechanisms of infection and growth, serving as consultants for physicians, identifying potential health risks to the community, and monitoring the evolution of potentially virulent or resistant strains of microbes
What is the name of the infectious protein mentioned in the text?
Prion
What aspect of health do medical microbiologists assist in preventing or controlling?
Epidemics and outbreaks of disease
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