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?

    <p>Acting as a dispersal medium for microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It varies depending on human population densities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Higher fungal diversity in indoor air</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Alternaria and Phytophthora</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Dust particles and water vapor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of spores can be found in outdoor air?

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

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

    <p>Sunlight exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterial genera are commonly found in outdoor air?

    <p>Bacillus and Clostridium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Indoor air' refers to the air found where?

    <p>Inside buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Different dominant genera of fungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Human population densities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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