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What does microbiology study?
What does microbiology study?
- Small life forms (correct)
- Large mammals
- Weather patterns
- Inanimate objects
Which sub-disciplines are encompassed by microbiology?
Which sub-disciplines are encompassed by microbiology?
- Anthropology, sociology, and psychology
- Zoology, botany, and ecology
- Genetics, biochemistry, and physics
- Virology, bacteriology, and mycology (correct)
What distinguishes eukaryotic microorganisms from prokaryotic microorganisms?
What distinguishes eukaryotic microorganisms from prokaryotic microorganisms?
- Ability to survive extreme conditions
- Complex cellular structure
- Lack of membrane-bound organelles
- Possession of membrane-bound organelles (correct)
What traditional methods did microbiologists rely on for the isolation and identification of microorganisms?
What traditional methods did microbiologists rely on for the isolation and identification of microorganisms?
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What do microbiologists currently rely on due to the emergence of biotechnology?
What do microbiologists currently rely on due to the emergence of biotechnology?
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