10 Questions
Which of the following is not a sub-discipline of microbiology?
Botany
What type of microorganisms lack membrane-bound organelles?
Bacteria and Archaea
What is the primary molecular biology tool used by microbiologists for bacterial identification?
$16S$ $rRNA$ gene sequence
Which type of microorganisms can be cultured in isolation using current means?
Less than 1% of the microorganisms present in common environments
How have viruses been variably classified?
As very simple microorganisms or very complex molecules
Which of the following microorganisms are conventionally classified as lacking membrane-bound organelles?
Bacteria and Archaea
What is the primary molecular biology tool used for bacterial identification by microbiologists?
16S rRNA gene sequence
Which sub-discipline of microbiology focuses on the study of parasites?
Parasitology
What percentage of microorganisms present in common environments can be cultured in isolation using current means?
Less than 1%
Which type of microorganisms have been variably classified as either very simple microorganisms or very complex molecules?
Viruses
Test your knowledge of microbiology, the scientific study of microorganisms, including unicellular, multicellular, and acellular forms. This quiz covers sub-disciplines such as virology, bacteriology, protistology, mycology, immunology, and parasitology.
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