10 Questions
What is microbiology?
The scientific study of microorganisms
Which sub-disciplines are encompassed by microbiology?
Virology, bacteriology, protistology, mycology, immunology, and parasitology
What distinguishes eukaryotic microorganisms from prokaryotic organisms?
Presence of membrane-bound organelles
What tools do modern microbiologists rely on for the identification of microorganisms?
$DNA$ sequence-based identification
How have viruses been variably classified?
As very simple microorganisms or very complex molecules
What are the social determinants of health?
Economic and social conditions influencing health status
According to the World Health Organization, what can be more important than health care or lifestyle choices in influencing health?
Social determinants
What shapes the distribution of social determinants?
Public policies reflecting political ideologies
What are some commonly accepted social determinants of health?
Gender, race, economics, education
What theoretical approaches are there to social determinants?
Life-course perspective
Explore the scientific study of microorganisms, including unicellular, multicellular, and acellular organisms. Learn about the sub-disciplines of microbiology such as virology, bacteriology, protistology, mycology, immunology, and parasitology, as well as eukaryotic microorganisms and their characteristics.
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