1. Introduction to Microbiology

Which of these is considered a microbe but NOT a microorganism?

Which of these are characteristics of microorganisms?

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek observed microorganisms under his microscope and called them 'animalicules' (little animals). Which microorganisms did he observe?

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Robert Hook's and Antonie van Leeuwenhoek's microscopes were not powerful enough to observe:

Which of the following is the most important element of Koch’s germ theory of disease? The animal shows disease symptoms when

a. the animal has been in contact with a sick animal.

b. the animal has a lowered resistance.

c. a microorganism is observed in the animal.

d. a microorganism is inoculated into the animal.

e. microorganisms can be cultured from the animal.

Match the people in column A to their contribution toward the advancement of microbiology, in column B.

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Recombinant DNA is

a. DNA in bacteria.

b. the study of how genes work.

c. the DNA resulting when genes of two different organisms are mixed.

d. the use of bacteria in the production of foods.

e. the production of proteins by genes.

Which of the following is a beneficial activity of microorganisms?

a. Some microorganisms are used as food for humans.

b. Some microorganisms use carbon dioxide.

c. Some microorganisms provide nitrogen for plant growth.

d. Some microorganisms are used in sewage treatment processes.

e. all of the above

It has been said that bacteria are essential for the existence of life on Earth. Which of the following is the essential function performed by bacteria?

a. control insect populations

b. directly provide food for humans

c. decompose organic material and recycle elements

d. cause disease

e. produce human hormones such as insulin