Microbiology Madness Test your knowledge of microorganisms and their interactions with the world in this thrilling microbiology quiz! alina90 published on September 18, 20230 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/12 Which of the following is not a type of microorganism? Bacteria Virus Protozoa Fungus Sparrow 2/12 What is the study of microorganisms called? Entomology Zoology Botany Microbiology Anthropology 3/12 Which of the following is a disease caused by bacteria? Influenza Malaria Tuberculosis HIV/AIDS 4/12 What is the smallest unit of life? Atom Cell Molecule Tissue 5/12 Which of the following is an example of a eukaryotic microorganism? Yeast E. coli Staphylococcus Salmonella 6/12 What is antibiotic resistance? A microorganism's ability to produce antibiotics A microorganism's ability to withstand the effects of antibiotics The process of developing vaccinations against microorganisms The ability of microorganisms to cause diseases 7/12 How do bacteria reproduce? By binary fission By spore formation By conjugation By budding 8/12 Which of the following is a viral disease? Strep throat Common cold Athlete's foot Malaria 9/12 What is the primary role of decomposer microorganisms? To cause diseases To break down dead organic matter To produce oxygen To fix nitrogen 10/12 Which of the following is not a method of sterilization? Heat Filtration Chemical disinfection Pasteurization Radiation 11/12 What is the shape of a bacterium called? Circle Square Triangle Rod Helix 12/12 Which of the following is an example of a beneficial microorganism? E. coli Lactobacillus Salmonella Staphylococcus
