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Microorganisms and Bacteria Diversity

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What is the branch of science that investigates microscopic organisms known as microorganisms?

Microbiology (correct)
Parasitology
Virology
Macrobiology

What characteristic do prokaryotic cells have that differentiates them from eukaryotic cells?

Dispersed genetic material in the cytoplasm (correct)
Presence of organelles surrounded by membranes
Presence of a nucleus
Multicellular structure

Which type of microorganisms were previously classified as bacteria but are now considered a separate class?

Protozoa
Archaea (correct)
Fungi
Viruses

Which of the following is not a primary branch of microbiology?

Embryology (A) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the world's microorganisms have been identified by scientists so far?

5% (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of this study, as stated in the abstract?

To recognize the interest of humanity in the world of microorganisms (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of pasteurization?

To remove unwanted flavors from wine (A) Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic do protozoa have that distinguishes them from other microorganisms?

They lack a cell wall (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of protozoa mentioned in the text?

Spores (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of microscopic algae?

They have plant-like characteristics (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between viruses and other microorganisms mentioned in the text?

Viruses are not considered living organisms (D) Signup and view all the answers

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