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

Microbiology

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

Penicillin is produced by the fungus Penicillium.

What is the primary mode of nutrition in fungi?

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

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

A. Facilitates bacterial conjugation
B. Nutrient absorption
C. Cellular respiration
D. Synthesis of enzymes

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

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

A. Synthesis of ribosomal RNA
B. Synthesis of proteins
C. DNA replication
D. Cell wall formation

Which microorganism is used in the production of vinegar?

A. Acetobacter
B. Lactobacillus
C. Clostridium acetobutylicum
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)

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 microbiome in the human body?

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

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

A. Protection from immune defenses
B. Nutrient absorption
C. Facilitates cell division
D. Enhances cellular respiration

What is the primary role of viruses in microbiology?

A. Infecting host cells and replicating
B. Decomposing organic matter
C. Producing antibiotics
D. Facilitating nutrient absorption

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