5 Questions
What is microbiology?
The scientific study of microorganisms
Which sub-disciplines are encompassed by microbiology?
Virology, bacteriology, protistology, mycology, immunology, and parasitology
What distinguishes eukaryotic microorganisms from prokaryotic microorganisms?
Possession of membrane-bound organelles
What tools do microbiologists currently rely on for the identification of microorganisms?
Molecular biology tools such as DNA sequence-based identification
How many of the microorganisms present in common environments can be cultured in isolation using current means?
Less than 1%
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