What are the two main types of microorganisms studied in microbiology?
Bacteria and viruses
Are bacteria prokaryotic or eukaryotic organisms?
Prokaryotic
Are viruses considered living organisms?
No
What is the smallest unit of structure and function in bacteria?
Cells
What is the protective outer layer found in some bacteria called?
Capsule
Which of the following is NOT a method of bacterial reproduction?
A) Binary fission
B) Conjugation
C) Budding
D) Spore formation
D) Spore formation
Which of the following diseases is caused by bacteria?
A) Influenza
B) Common cold
C) Tuberculosis
D) Measles
C) Tuberculosis
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of viruses?
A) Independent metabolism
B) Require a host cell to replicate
C) Contain genetic material
D) Can cause diseases
A) Independent metabolism
What is the protein coat surrounding the genetic material in a virus called?
Capsid
Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?
A) Malaria
B) Cholera
C) Hepatitis
D) Typhoid
C) Hepatitis
What is the term for a virus that infects bacteria?
Bacteriophage
Which of the following is NOT a method of viral transmission?
A) Airborne droplets
B) Direct contact
C) Indirect contact through contaminated surfaces
D) Genetic mutation
D) Genetic mutation
What is the term for a virus that can cause cancer?
Oncovirus
Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent the spread of bacterial and viral infections?
A) Hand hygiene
B) Vaccination
C) Antibiotic misuse
D) Proper food handling