Microorganisms and their Roles

This set of MCQs helps you brush up on important biology topics and prepare you to dive into skill practice.

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Microorganisms are found :

In and on the bodies of warm blooded mammals.

In soil

Microorganisms are found in all of the above places.

In water

Microbiology is the study of microorganisms which include all of the following except,

Protozoa

Plants

Viruses

Bacteria

Which of the following groups of organisms contains members better known for transmitting agents of disease than for causing illness themselves?

Protozoa

Arthropods

Helminths

Fungi

An enzyme found in tears and sweat that kills bacteria is?

Lysozyme

Salvarsan

Quinine

Mercury

Microorganisms can be genetically engineered to produce economically essential products, such as enzymes and hormones.

True

False

The bacterium that promotes the formation of curd from milk is____.

Pseudomonas

Micrococcus

Lactobacillus

Streptococcus

Organisms that cannot be seen with unaided eyes are?

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Micrones

Microorganisms

Microbiology

Microbials

Name a marine algae which is rich source of natural iodine.

Green algae

Fungi

Brown algae

Bacteria

Quiz/Test Summary
Title: Microorganisms and their Roles
Questions: 8
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