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What distinguishes viruses from other microorganisms?
What distinguishes viruses from other microorganisms?
- They can survive outside host cells
- They primarily cause bacterial diseases
- They reproduce inside the cells of the host organism (correct)
- They are larger in size than other microorganisms
Which of the following ailments are commonly caused by viruses?
Which of the following ailments are commonly caused by viruses?
- Cold and influenza (correct)
- Dysentery and malaria
- Typhoid and tuberculosis
- Cholera and dengue fever
Which group of microorganisms are responsible for causing typhoid and tuberculosis?
Which group of microorganisms are responsible for causing typhoid and tuberculosis?
- Fungi
- Bacteria (correct)
- Protozoa
- Algae
In which process are microorganisms used to increase soil fertility by fixing nitrogen?
In which process are microorganisms used to increase soil fertility by fixing nitrogen?
Which microorganism group is responsible for causing diseases like dysentery and malaria?
Which microorganism group is responsible for causing diseases like dysentery and malaria?
What type of microorganism is used in the preparation of curd, bread, and cake?
What type of microorganism is used in the preparation of curd, bread, and cake?
Which of the following are classified as microorganisms?
Which of the following are classified as microorganisms?
What type of microorganism is responsible for spoiling moist bread?
What type of microorganism is responsible for spoiling moist bread?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a microorganism?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a microorganism?
Which group of microorganisms includes organisms that can be seen with a magnifying glass?
Which group of microorganisms includes organisms that can be seen with a magnifying glass?
What type of microorganism can be observed moving around in a drop of pond water under a microscope?
What type of microorganism can be observed moving around in a drop of pond water under a microscope?
Which group of microorganisms cannot be seen without the help of a microscope?
Which group of microorganisms cannot be seen without the help of a microscope?
What is the mode of transmission of tuberculosis?
What is the mode of transmission of tuberculosis?
Which disease is caused by a protozoa?
Which disease is caused by a protozoa?
How can typhoid be prevented?
How can typhoid be prevented?
Which microorganism causes anthrax?
Which microorganism causes anthrax?
What preventive measure is effective against malaria?
What preventive measure is effective against malaria?
How is polio primarily transmitted?
How is polio primarily transmitted?
