question What is the primary focus of microbiology

Microbiology

What is the primary focus of microbiology?

A. Study of microorganisms
B. Plant biology
C. Human anatomy
D. Chemical reactions

Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.

Which microorganism is responsible for the production of antibiotics such as neomycin?

A. Streptomyces fradiae
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)

Which microorganism is used in the production of yogurt?

A. Lactobacillus
B. Salmonella
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Clostridium botulinum

What is the primary mode of nutrition in fungi?

A. Heterotrophic
B. Autotrophic
C. Mixotrophic
D. Parasitic

What is the primary function of the microfilaments in eukaryotic microbial cells?

A. Cellular structure and movement
B. Synthesis of proteins
C. DNA replication
D. Cell wall formation

Which microorganism is responsible for fermentation?

A. Yeast
B. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
C. Staphylococcus aureus
D. Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Which microorganism is used in the production of antibiotics such as vancomycin?

A. Amycolatopsis orientalis
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)

What is the primary function of the microbiome in the human body?

A. Maintaining a balance of beneficial microorganisms
B. Aiding in locomotion
C. Producing hormones
D. Facilitating blood circulation

Which microorganism is used in the production of antibiotics?

A. Streptomyces
B. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer's yeast)
C. Penicillium
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)

What is the primary function of the nucleoid in bacterial cells?

A. Contains the bacterial chromosome
B. Synthesizes cellular ATP
C. Initiates DNA replication
D. Facilitates protein synthesis

Which process involves the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia?

A. Nitrogen fixation
B. Nitrification
C. Denitrification
D. Ammonification