Microbiology: Study of Microorganisms
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Which of the following is not a sub-discipline of microbiology?

  • Parasitology
  • Botany (correct)
  • Virology
  • Mycology
  • What type of microorganisms lack membrane-bound organelles?

  • Bacteria and Archaea (correct)
  • Protists and Archaea
  • Viruses and Bacteria
  • Fungi and Protists
  • What is the primary molecular biology tool used by microbiologists for bacterial identification?

  • $DNA$ staining technique
  • $RNA$ isolation method
  • $16S$ $rRNA$ gene sequence (correct)
  • $PCR$ amplification
  • Which type of microorganisms can be cultured in isolation using current means?

    <p>Less than 1% of the microorganisms present in common environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How have viruses been variably classified?

    <p>As very simple microorganisms or very complex molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following microorganisms are conventionally classified as lacking membrane-bound organelles?

    <p>Bacteria and Archaea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary molecular biology tool used for bacterial identification by microbiologists?

    <p>16S rRNA gene sequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sub-discipline of microbiology focuses on the study of parasites?

    <p>Parasitology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of microorganisms present in common environments can be cultured in isolation using current means?

    <p>Less than 1%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of microorganisms have been variably classified as either very simple microorganisms or very complex molecules?

    <p>Viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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