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Which of the following is a reason to study microbiology?
Which of the following is a reason to study microbiology?
- Microorganisms are used in the food industry to make pickles and yogurt
- Microorganisms are found in air, water, soil, and the human body (correct)
- Microorganisms are responsible for the production of antibiotics and vaccines
- Microorganisms are used in genetic engineering to produce interferon, growth hormone, and insulin
Where can microorganisms be found?
Where can microorganisms be found?
- Only in the digestive system of grazing animals
- In the air, water, soil, and human body (correct)
- Only in the Antarctic
- Only in the deep hot interior of the Earth
What is one way microorganisms are used in the food industry?
What is one way microorganisms are used in the food industry?
- To decompose dead organisms
- To produce antibiotics and vaccines
- To genetically engineer growth hormone
- To make pickles (correct)
What is the scale at which microorganisms are measured?
What is the scale at which microorganisms are measured?
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What is the temperature at which microorganisms can be found in the deep hot interior of the Earth?
What is the temperature at which microorganisms can be found in the deep hot interior of the Earth?
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