Question 1
Which scientist is credited with developing the theory that specific microbes cause specific diseases?
Question 2
What discovery is attributed to Louis Pasteur that was crucial in reducing microbial spoilage of food and beverages?
Question 3
What is the primary characteristic that differentiates archaea from bacteria?
Question 4
Which component of the classification of microorganisms includes microbes along with plants and animals?
Question 5
Which microbiologist discovered and developed pasteurization?
Question 6
What is the primary role of algae in the environment?
Question 7
What substance is found in the cell walls of fungi that distinguishes them from plant cells?
Question 8
In the binomial nomenclature for naming microbes, what does the abbreviation 'E. coli' represent?
Question 9
Which of the following types of microorganisms is not considered to be a true living organism because it lacks cellular structure?
Question 10
What historical figure is considered the Father of Microbiology and is known for developing the first microscope?
Question 11
How are protozoa primarily classified?
Question 12
What is the primary means by which helminths are transmitted between hosts?
Question 13
What kind of environment can Archaea often be found in, setting them apart from other microorganisms?
Question 14
What feature allows viruses to be classified as obligate intracellular parasites?
Question 15
Which microbial domain includes organisms that have true membrane-bound organelles?