MICROBIOLOGY A SYSTEMS APPROACH 6TH
EDITION EXAMINATION PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ "germ". Answer: refers to a rapidly growing cell
◉ What do microorganisms do? Answer: - decomposition
- known for photosynthesis
- produce: such as carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, methane, ethyl
alcohol and acetone
- ferment foods
- some microorganisms cause disease
◉ decomposition. Answer: breakdown of dead matter and organic
wastes
, ◉ human use of microorganisms:. Answer: - produce products in
manufacturing and treatment
- a few are pathogenic, disease-causing
-bio remediation
- biotechnology
- genetic engineering
- recombinant DNA technology
◉ bioremediation. Answer: introduction of microbes into the
environment to restore stability or to clean up toxic pollutants
◉ biotechnology. Answer: manipulation of microorganisms to make
products in an industrial setting
◉ genetic engineering. Answer: manipulates the genetics of
microbes, plants and animals for the purpose of creating new
products and genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
EDITION EXAMINATION PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ "germ". Answer: refers to a rapidly growing cell
◉ What do microorganisms do? Answer: - decomposition
- known for photosynthesis
- produce: such as carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, methane, ethyl
alcohol and acetone
- ferment foods
- some microorganisms cause disease
◉ decomposition. Answer: breakdown of dead matter and organic
wastes
, ◉ human use of microorganisms:. Answer: - produce products in
manufacturing and treatment
- a few are pathogenic, disease-causing
-bio remediation
- biotechnology
- genetic engineering
- recombinant DNA technology
◉ bioremediation. Answer: introduction of microbes into the
environment to restore stability or to clean up toxic pollutants
◉ biotechnology. Answer: manipulation of microorganisms to make
products in an industrial setting
◉ genetic engineering. Answer: manipulates the genetics of
microbes, plants and animals for the purpose of creating new
products and genetically modified organisms (GMOs)