question Which microorganism is responsible for the production of antibiotics such as rifampin

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

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

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

A. Penicillium
B. Streptococcus pyogenes
C. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
D. Mycobacterium tuberculosis

What is the primary role of microorganisms in the carbon cycle?

A. Decomposition of organic matter
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Denitrification
D. Photosynthesis

What is the primary role of microorganisms in the sulfur cycle?

A. Conversion of sulfur between different forms
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Photosynthesis
D. Cellular respiration

What is the primary function of the periplasmic space in bacterial cells?

A. Houses enzymes for nutrient processing
B. Facilitates motility
C. Protects against desiccation
D. Synthesizes cellular ATP

Which process involves the conversion of ammonia to nitrite in the nitrogen cycle?

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

What is the primary role of microorganisms in the process of bioremediation?

A. Breakdown of pollutants and contaminants
B. Production of toxins
C. Disruption of ecosystems
D. Inhibition of plant growth

Which microorganism is responsible for the production of penicillinase, an enzyme that degrades penicillin?

A. Staphylococcus aureus
B. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
C. Streptococcus pyogenes
D. Bacillus subtilis

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

A. Cellular uptake of substances
B. Synthesis of proteins
C. DNA replication
D. Cell wall formation

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

A. Cellular respiration
B. DNA replication
C. Protein synthesis
D. Cell division regulation