10 Questions
Which term refers to a microbe that is not composed of cells?
Acellular Microbe
Which term refers to the theory that life can arise from nonliving matter?
Abiogenesis
Which staining procedure differentiates acid-fast bacteria from non-acid-fast bacteria?
Acid-Fast Stain
What term describes an organism that prefers acidic environments?
Acidophile
Which term refers to immunity or resistance acquired as a result of the active production of antibodies?
Active Acquired Immunity
What is the term for immunity or resistance acquired at some point in an individual's lifetime?
Acquired Immunity
What term describes a disease having a sudden onset and short duration?
Acute Disease
What is the term for a person who has recovered from an infectious disease but continues to harbor and transmit the causative agent of that disease?
Active Carrier
Which term refers to a microbe that is not composed of cells?
Acellular Microbe
What is the term for when bacteria become resistant to a drug that they were once susceptible to?
Acquired Resistance
Test your knowledge of key terminology in microbiology with this quiz. From abiogenesis to acid-fast stain, challenge yourself to remember and understand important terms in the field.
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