IMED1004 (3) Classification of Microorganisms Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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IMED1004 (3) Classification of
Microorganisms Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already
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1. Appropriately use microbial genus and species names


2. Describe the distinct groups of living things that are studied as part

of microbiology


3. Define bacteria as small prokaryotes - largely grouped into gram-

positive and gram-negative. Explain how features of bacteria serve

as virulence factors to increase their disease-causing capacity.


4. Define protozoa as generally unicellular eukaryotes lacking a cell

wall. Explain how some are free living whilst others are parasitic.


5. Define fungi as a diverse group that may be uni or multi-cellular


6. Define viruses as very small, acellular parasites that require a host

cell to replicate inside of


7. Define prions as infective proteins

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Ans:




List the branches of microbiology


Ans: Bacteriology


Protozoology


Virology


Mycology (fungi)


Nematology (worms)


Phycology (algae)


Parasitology


Immunology (host response)




List the microorganism groups studied

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Ans: Algae


Archaea


Bacteria


Fungi


Prions


Protozoa


Viruses




Which microorganism groups are prokaryotic?


Ans: archaea


bacteria




Which microorganism groups are eukaryotic?