Microbiology: The Study of Microorganisms
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What is microbiology?

  • The scientific study of macroorganisms
  • The study of plants and animals
  • The study of geological formations
  • The scientific study of microorganisms (correct)

    • Which sub-disciplines are encompassed by microbiology?

  • Physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geology
  • Botany, zoology, ecology, and genetics
  • Anthropology, sociology, psychology, and linguistics
  • Virology, bacteriology, protistology, mycology, immunology, and parasitology (correct)

    • What distinguishes eukaryotic microorganisms from prokaryotic organisms?

  • Complex cellular structure
  • Lack of membrane-bound organelles
  • Unicellularity
  • Presence of membrane-bound organelles (correct)

    • What tools do modern microbiologists rely on for the identification of microorganisms?

    <p>$DNA$ sequence-based identification</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

    What are the social determinants of health?

    <p>Economic and social conditions influencing health status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the World Health Organization, what can be more important than health care or lifestyle choices in influencing health?

    <p>Social determinants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shapes the distribution of social determinants?

    <p>Public policies reflecting political ideologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some commonly accepted social determinants of health?

    <p>Gender, race, economics, education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theoretical approaches are there to social determinants?

    <p>Life-course perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

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