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

Which process involves the conversion of nitrate to nitrogen gas in the nitrogen cycle?

A. Denitrification
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Nitrification
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 process involves the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia?

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

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

A. Cellular support and transport
B. Synthesis of proteins
C. DNA replication
D. Cell wall formation

Which process involves the conversion of organic nitrogen compounds to nitrate in the nitrogen cycle?

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

What is the primary function of microorganisms in the phosphorus cycle?

A. Recycling of phosphorus in ecosystems
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

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 role of microorganisms in the sulfur cycle?

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

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

A. Saccharopolyspora erythraea
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)