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Module 1 Exam - Portage Learning -
Microbiology 2026|Comprehensive Q&A For
Certification Success
True/False. A virus is classified as a microbe.
Correct! - correct-answer -True!
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Although viruses are not living and as such are not considered microorganisms,
they can, however, be classified as microbes, a more general term that includes
microorganisms and viruses.
Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms come together to form what primary
macromolecule? Give an example. - correct-answer -Polysaccharides
(carbohydrates). Any sugar is acceptable: Glucose, sucrose, fructose, galactose,
lactose, maltose, etc.
Also options: Starch, glycogen, cellulose, or chitin
True of False: The genetic material within a prokaryotic cell is contained within a
membrane-enclosed region. - correct-answer -False!
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Only eukaryotic cells contain its genetic material within a nucleus
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Describe the 4 basic bacterial morphologies. - correct-answer -Coccus
(round/spherical), bacillus (rod), vibrio (curved rod) or spirillum (spiral/corkscrew).
True or False: Archaea is noted for its ability to survive under harsh conditions -
correct-answer -True!
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Archaea can often be found in harsh conditions such as high salt levels, high acid
conditions, high temperatures and even oxygen-poor conditions.
Animalia, Plantae, Fungi and Protista are all classification under what type of
organism? - correct-answer -Eukarya
Microorganisms classified as Plantae obtain most of their energy by converting
________ energy into _______ energy. - correct-answer -Light (sunlight); chemical
(sugars)
A defining characteristic of fungi is the presence of chitin in the cell walls. Which
of following also contain chitin? Select all that apply. - correct-answer -
Mushrooms, yeast, molds
Module 1 Exam - Portage Learning -
Microbiology 2026|Comprehensive Q&A For
Certification Success
True/False. A virus is classified as a microbe.
Correct! - correct-answer -True!
—
Although viruses are not living and as such are not considered microorganisms,
they can, however, be classified as microbes, a more general term that includes
microorganisms and viruses.
Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms come together to form what primary
macromolecule? Give an example. - correct-answer -Polysaccharides
(carbohydrates). Any sugar is acceptable: Glucose, sucrose, fructose, galactose,
lactose, maltose, etc.
Also options: Starch, glycogen, cellulose, or chitin
True of False: The genetic material within a prokaryotic cell is contained within a
membrane-enclosed region. - correct-answer -False!
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Only eukaryotic cells contain its genetic material within a nucleus
, 2|Page
Describe the 4 basic bacterial morphologies. - correct-answer -Coccus
(round/spherical), bacillus (rod), vibrio (curved rod) or spirillum (spiral/corkscrew).
True or False: Archaea is noted for its ability to survive under harsh conditions -
correct-answer -True!
—
Archaea can often be found in harsh conditions such as high salt levels, high acid
conditions, high temperatures and even oxygen-poor conditions.
Animalia, Plantae, Fungi and Protista are all classification under what type of
organism? - correct-answer -Eukarya
Microorganisms classified as Plantae obtain most of their energy by converting
________ energy into _______ energy. - correct-answer -Light (sunlight); chemical
(sugars)
A defining characteristic of fungi is the presence of chitin in the cell walls. Which
of following also contain chitin? Select all that apply. - correct-answer -
Mushrooms, yeast, molds
