Microbiology Quiz (1)

Test your knowledge of microbiology with this exciting quiz! See if you can answer all 11 questions correctly

published on February 03
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What is the study of microorganisms called?

What is the study of microorganisms called?
Mycology
Virology
Microbiology
Pharmacology
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Which of the following is NOT a type of microorganism?

Which of the following is NOT a type of microorganism?
Virus
Bacteria
Prokaryote
Fungus
3/11

Which scientist is known as the father of modern microbiology?

Which scientist is known as the father of modern microbiology?
Louis Pasteur
Robert Koch
Alexander Fleming
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
4/11

Which of the following can cause food poisoning?

E. coli
Salmonella
Both E. coli and Salmonella
Staphylococcus
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Which microorganism is responsible for causing malaria?

Which microorganism is responsible for causing malaria?
Streptococcus
Plasmodium
Bacillus anthracis
Yersinia pestis
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What is the role of antibiotics in microbiology?

What is the role of antibiotics in microbiology?
To inhibit the growth of bacteria
To destroy viruses
To neutralize toxins
To enhance immune response
7/11

Which organisms convert atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for plants?

Protozoa
Archaea
Bacteria
Algae
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What does the Gram stain differentiate in bacteria?

Peptidoglycan layer
Cell wall thickness
Cell wall composition
Lipid membrane
9/11

Which microorganism is responsible for causing tuberculosis?

Which microorganism is responsible for causing tuberculosis?
Escherichia coli
Streptococcus pyogenes
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
10/11

Which type of microorganism is classified as an extremophile?

Yeast
Fungi
Protozoa
Archaea
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What is the primary role of viruses in microbiology?

What is the primary role of viruses in microbiology?
Decomposition
Causing diseases
Nitrogen fixation
Photosynthesis