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Which of the following is considered a microbe in the field of microbiology?
Which of the following is considered a microbe in the field of microbiology?
- Mosses
- Protozoa
- Fungi (correct)
- Algae
Why are viruses not considered in Whittaker’s five kingdom classification?
Why are viruses not considered in Whittaker’s five kingdom classification?
- They are similar to bacteria
- They are not infectious agents
- They have both living and nonliving characteristics (correct)
- They are not found in nature
What is the primary characteristic of viruses?
What is the primary characteristic of viruses?
- They are larger than bacteria
- They can only replicate outside a host organism
- They are visible with the naked eye
- They can infect a variety of living organisms (correct)
In microbiology, what roles do microbes play?
In microbiology, what roles do microbes play?
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What are archaea in the context of microbiology?
What are archaea in the context of microbiology?
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Which of the following is a key characteristic of viruses?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of viruses?
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What is the primary focus of microbiology?
What is the primary focus of microbiology?
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Why are viruses not included in Whittaker’s five kingdom classification?
Why are viruses not included in Whittaker’s five kingdom classification?
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Which of the following is considered a microbe in the field of microbiology?
Which of the following is considered a microbe in the field of microbiology?
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What is the significance of microbes in human society?
What is the significance of microbes in human society?
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