General Microbiology and Immunology Quiz
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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
What is the term for microbes that cause diseases?
A. Nonpathogens
B. Pathogens
C. Prokaryotes
D. Eukaryotes
Which of the following is a method of active immunization?
A. Blood transfusion
B. Antibiotic treatment
C. Antibody transfer
D. Vaccination
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 primary component of bacterial cell walls?
A. Peptidoglycan
B. Chitin
C. Protein
D. Cellulose
Which of the following is NOT a type of microorganism?
A. Mammals
B. Bacteria
C. Viruses
D. Helminths
What is the cell wall of fungi made of?
A. Protein
B. Cellulose
C. Chitin
D. Peptidoglycan
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
What are prions?
A. Bacteria
B. Infectious proteins
C. Viruses
D. Fungi
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 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 role of algae in nature?
A. Act as parasites
B. Decompose organic matter
C. Produce oxygen and carbohydrates
D. Cause diseases
Which of the following microbes thrive in extreme environments?
A. Fungi
B. Archaea
C. Bacteria
D. Viruses
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