10 Questions
Which of the following is an example of a microorganism that can be studied in microbiology?
Bacteria
What is the specialized area of biology that focuses on studying microorganisms?
Microbiology
Which branch of microbiology specifically studies bacteria, especially pathogenic bacteria?
Bacteriology
What is the study of viruses, including plant and animal viruses, called?
Virology
Which branch of microbiology focuses on the study of fungi, including yeasts, molds, and mushrooms?
Mycology
An example of a bacterial disease is ______
tuberculosis
The study of parasites including protozoa, helminths, and certain insects is called ______
parasitology
The study of protozoa, i.e. single-celled microorganisms is called ______
protozoology
The study of viruses, including plant and animal viruses, is called ______
virology
The study of fungi, including yeasts, molds, and mushrooms is called ______
mycology
Test your knowledge on the scope and branches of microbiology as well as the uses of microorganisms. Explore the fascinating world of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, helminths, and algae.
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