Microbiology Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

Nutrient cycling, biodegradation/biodeterioration, and climate change Signup and view all the answers

What are archaea in the context of microbiology?

Single-celled microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of viruses?

They can only replicate within a host organism Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of microbiology?

Studying all living organisms that are too small to be visible with the naked eye Signup and view all the answers

Why are viruses not included in Whittaker’s five kingdom classification?

Because they are regarded as a separate entity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a microbe in the field of microbiology?

Algae Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of microbes in human society?

They play key roles in nutrient cycling, biodegradation, and biotechnology Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is considered a microbe in the field of microbiology?

Why are viruses not considered in Whittaker’s five kingdom classification?

What is the primary characteristic of viruses?

In microbiology, what roles do microbes play?

What are archaea in the context of microbiology?

Which of the following is a key characteristic of viruses?

What is the primary focus of microbiology?

Why are viruses not included in Whittaker’s five kingdom classification?

Which of the following is considered a microbe in the field of microbiology?

What is the significance of microbes in human society?

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