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Outdoor and Indoor Microflora Study

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Which of the following is commonly found in outdoor air apart from fungi?

Amoebas
Gases and dust particles (correct)
Lichens
Nematodes

What are the dominant microflora found in outdoor air?

Algae and protozoan cysts
Bacteria and viruses
Yeast and mycelium fragments
Fungi (correct)

Which bacterial genera are widely found in outdoor air?

Escherichia and Salmonella
Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter
Bacillus and Clostridium (correct)
Streptococcus and Staphylococcus

What is the main purpose of air as a microbial transport medium?

Acting as a dispersal medium for microorganisms (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the microbial composition in air vary from place to place?

It varies depending on human population densities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes indoor air from outdoor air in terms of microbial composition?

Higher fungal diversity in indoor air (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the dominant type of microflora found in outdoor air?

Fungi (C) Signup and view all the answers

Apart from Cladosporium and Sporobolomyces, which other genera are commonly found in outdoor air?

Alternaria and Phytophthora (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are commonly found in outdoor air in addition to microorganisms?

Dust particles and water vapor (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of spores can be found in outdoor air?

Conidia (B) Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the lower moisture content of outdoor air compared to other environments?

Sunlight exposure (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterial genera are commonly found in outdoor air?

Bacillus and Clostridium (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Indoor air' refers to the air found where?

Inside buildings (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which is the most common genus of fungi found in indoor air?

Penicillium (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the microflora of indoor air from that of outdoor air?

Different dominant genera of fungi (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major factor affecting the microbial composition variations in the air from place to place?

Human population densities (B) Signup and view all the answers

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