🎧 New: AI-Generated Podcasts Turn your study notes into engaging audio conversations. Learn more

Naming Microorganisms in Binomial Nomenclature
10 Questions
1 Views

Naming Microorganisms in Binomial Nomenclature

Created by
@UnbeatableTrumpet

Podcast Beta

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the correct format of a scientific name using binomial nomenclature?

  • Specific epithet + Domain
  • Specific epithet + Genus
  • Genus + common name
  • Genus + specific epithet (correct)
  • Which microorganism reproduces by binary fission?

  • Algae
  • Bacteria (correct)
  • Protozoa
  • Fungi
  • Which microorganism type has chitin cell walls?

  • Fungi (correct)
  • Archaea
  • Bacteria
  • Protozoa
  • Which microorganism is known for living in extreme environments?

    <p>Archaea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which acellular microorganism has a core surrounded by a protein coat?

    <p>Viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of viruses in terms of replication?

    <p>Replicate within a living host cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with the first observation of microbes?

    <p>Anton van Leeuwenhoek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist's work led to the disproof of spontaneous generation?

    <p>Louis Pasteur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the synthetic arsenic drug salvarsan for treating syphilis?

    <p>Paul Ehrlich</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which discovery by Jenner paved the way for modern vaccinations?

    <p>Smallpox vaccination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Quizzes Like This

    Binomial Nomenclature Quiz
    3 questions
    Microbiology Linnaean Classification System
    25 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser