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General Microbiology and Immunology Quiz


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What type of microscope uses a beam of electrons?

A. Digital Microscope

B. Electron Microscope

C. Compound Microscope

D. Light Microscope


Which of the following is a unicellular eukaryotic microbe?

A. Algae

B. Bacteria

C. Fungi

D. Protozoa


What is the role of algae in nature?

A. Act as parasites

B. Decompose organic matter

C. Produce oxygen and carbohydrates

D. Cause diseases


What is the term for microbes that cause diseases?

A. Nonpathogens

B. Pathogens

C. Prokaryotes

D. Eukaryotes


What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

A. Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus

B. Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus

C. Prokaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles

D. Eukaryotic cells are smaller


What are prions?

A. Bacteria

B. Infectious proteins

C. Viruses

D. Fungi


Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

A. Binary fission for division

B. Presence of a nucleus

C. Larger size than eukaryotic cells

D. Presence of membrane-bound organelles


Which of the following microbes thrive in extreme environments?

A. Fungi

B. Archaea

C. Bacteria

D. Viruses


What is the primary focus of microbiology?

A. Study of large organisms

B. Study of small life forms

C. Study of human anatomy

D. Study of chemical reactions


Which of the following is a characteristic of viruses?

A. They are cellular

B. They lack genetic material

C. They can reproduce independently

D. They are acellular


What is the cell wall of fungi made of?

A. Protein

B. Cellulose

C. Chitin

D. Peptidoglycan


Which of the following is NOT a type of microorganism?

A. Mammals

B. Bacteria

C. Viruses

D. Helminths


What is the primary function of ribosomes in all cell types?

A. DNA replication

B. Cell division

C. Energy production

D. Protein synthesis


What is the primary component of bacterial cell walls?

A. Peptidoglycan

B. Chitin

C. Protein

D. Cellulose


Which of the following is a method of active immunization?

A. Blood transfusion

B. Antibiotic treatment

C. Antibody transfer

D. Vaccination




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