Discover Microbiology

Question 1

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What is the study of microorganisms called?

Bacteriology

Astronomy

Mycology

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Fluid Dynamics

Question 2

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What type of microorganism is a virus?

A fungi

A a nucleic acid in a protein coat

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A parasite

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An archaea

Question 3

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What is a petri dish used for in microbiology?

Culturing microorganism colonies for analysis

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Engraving glass slides

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Measuring the volume of liquids

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Dispersing microorganisms onto glass slides

Question 4

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What type of microorganism are bacteria?

A eubacteria

A fungi

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An archaea

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A protozoa

Question 5

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What type of bodily fluid is needed to culture HIV cells?

Saliva

Blood

Urine

Sweat

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Anesthesiologist

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Vascular Surgeon

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Oncologist

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Depolarizing microscope

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Confocal microscope

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Bright-field microscope

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Electron beams

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Identifying the genus of the specimen

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Analyzing the specimen's physical traits

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Grouping similar specimens together

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Equipment type

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Sample size

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Radial Immunodiffusion

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Microdilution

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Immunochromatography

Question 6

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What is the most common form of bacteria?

Cocci

Bacilli

Vibrios

Spirilla

Question 7

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Which medical professional deals with microbiology?

Infectious Disease Specialist

Question 8

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Which type of microscope is used to study microbial cultures?

Light microscope

Question 9

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What does a light microscope use to gain powerful magnification of specimens?

X-rays

UV light

Glass lenses

Question 10

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What is the first step in classifying microbial taxonomy?

Naming the specimen

Question 11

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Which variable must be strictly controlled in a laboratory to produce accurate results?

Room temperature

Lighting

Question 12

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Which technique is used to make a DNA fingerprint?

Gel Electrophoresis