BackIntroduction to Microbiology quiz #4
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Which bird eggs are the most common choices for viral propagation?
Chicken eggs are commonly used for viral propagation.
In what/which domain(s) of life is/are microorganisms represented?
Microorganisms are represented in all three domains: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.
Which microorganism grows inside macrophages?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis can grow inside macrophages.
What factor affecting the growth of microbes can be controlled by incubators?
Temperature is controlled by incubators to affect microbial growth.
What is the best example of a microbiome?
The collection of microbes living in the human gut is a microbiome.
What situation might cause normal microbiota to become opportunistic pathogens?
Immunosuppression can cause normal microbiota to become opportunistic pathogens.
What is a microbe?
A microbe is an organism or infectious agent too small to be seen with the naked eye.
Which of these best demonstrates mutualism between certain types of bacteria and humans?
Gut bacteria synthesizing vitamins for humans is an example of mutualism.
What soil properties are influenced by microorganism activity?
Microorganisms influence soil fertility, structure, and nutrient cycling.
What is microbial antagonism?
Microbial antagonism is when normal microbiota inhibit the growth of pathogens.
If a microbe lacks the basic cellular structure to reproduce, what is it classified as?
It is classified as a virus, which is non-living and cannot reproduce independently.