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Prepare effectively for BIOD171 Microbiology Module 1 with this complete review quiz. Includes 16 practice questions with detailed answers covering foundational topics such as microbial structure, physiology, reproduction, and basic laboratory techniques. Designed for Portage Learning students seeking structured exam preparation, concept mastery, and confidence to excel in Module 1 assessments.

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Module 1 Review Quiz (16 questions and
Answers), BIOD 171, Portage Learning




Microbiology is the study of what?
My answer: Microbiology is the study of microorganisms and their biological
processes at what is called the "micro" or "microscopic" level.


Answer Key: Microbiology is the study of microbes (microorganisms and viruses)
and their biological processes.




the cell
What is the smallest biological unit of life?




My answer: Macromolecules are large and complicated molecules that are made
up of smaller molecules. Examples of macromolecules are polysaccharides, lipids,
nucleic acids, and proteins.
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- Proteins are made up of amino acids (of which there are 20 different types).
- Nucleic Acids can be either DNA or RNA. Nucleic acids are made up of
nucleotides. For DNA, the nucleotides are adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C)
and thymine (T). For RNA, the nucleotides are adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine
(C) and uracil (U).
- Lipids are made up of hydrocarbons.
- Polysaccharides are made up of monosaccharides.


Answer Key: A macromolecule is classified as a complex molecule that is
composed from smaller subunits.
What is a macromolecule?




My answer: polysaccharides, lipids, nucleic acids, proteins


Answer Key: Proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and polysaccharides
What are the four main types of macromolecules?




My Answer:
Proteins have several functions in the cell;
1. To assist materials in moving in and out of the cell
2. To act as a catalyst enzyme which speeds up a biochemical process
3. To provide structure in the cell



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