Microbiology exam 1- daydif ASU DTP questions with correct answers

Describe the world changing scientific contributions of Leeuwenhoek CORRECT ANSWER He invented the simple microscope and the existence of protozoa and bacteria Define microbes in the words of leeuwenhoek and as we know them today CORRECT ANSWER "beasties" or "microorganisms" "animacules" List 6 groups of microorgansims CORRECT ANSWER bacteria, archae, fungi, protozoa, algae, viruses Explain why protozoa, algae, and nonmicrobial parasitic worms are studied in microbiology CORRECT ANSWER Because many of these cause diseases Differentiate prokaryotic from eukaryotic organisms CORRECT ANSWER Prokaryotic: cell lacks nuclei Eukaryotic: each cell contains a nucleus composed of genetic material surrounded by a membrane list and answer 4 questions that propelled research in what is called the "Golden Age of Microbiology" CORRECT ANSWER 1) Is spontaneous generation of microbial life possible? 2) What causes fermentation? 3) What causes diseas? 4) How can we prevent infection and disease?