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College Microbiology Exam 1 2026 |
Verified Practice Questions & Answers |
Intro Microbiology Real Exam Prep
Microorganism -- Verified--Solution----are organisms that are too small
to see with the unaided eye
examples of microorganisms -- Verified--Solution----bacteria
fungi
protozoa
microscopic algae
viruses
what kind of microscope do you use when you are working with
microorganisms you can't see? -- Verified--Solution----bright field
microscope
what are the different magnifications of a bright field microscope --
Verified--Solution----4x
10x
40x
100x
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what is the kind of microscope that you use when looking at a virus --
Verified--Solution----electron microscope
what are the different magnifications of the electron microscope --
Verified--Solution----1 mil
2 mil
10 mil
How are microbes helpful -- Verified--Solution----decompose organic
waste
generate O2
produce chemical products such as ethanol and others
produce fermented foods ex: vinegar, cheese, and bread
produce products used in manufacturing ex: cellulose and insulin
How many microbes are pathogenic out of all the microorganisms --
Verified--Solution----70/10 mil
what knowledge do microbes give humans -- Verified--Solution----
prevent diseases
allow food storage and prevent food spoilages
stop transmission of diseases
Microbiology -- Verified--Solution----the study of organisms too small
to be seen with the naked eye
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microbial ecology -- Verified--Solution----the study of the relationship
between microorganisms and their environment
competitive exclusion -- Verified--Solution----a way to kill the bad
bacteria
- change in the pH
- secrete enzymes
- eat the food
bioremediation -- Verified--Solution----using microbes to clean up
pollutants
Bacillus thuringienisis -- Verified--Solution----can kill insects but
doesn't harm plants or animals
Order of the Scientific Method -- Verified--Solution----observe
hypothesis
prediction
experiment
consistency
theory
law
College Microbiology Exam 1 2026 |
Verified Practice Questions & Answers |
Intro Microbiology Real Exam Prep
Microorganism -- Verified--Solution----are organisms that are too small
to see with the unaided eye
examples of microorganisms -- Verified--Solution----bacteria
fungi
protozoa
microscopic algae
viruses
what kind of microscope do you use when you are working with
microorganisms you can't see? -- Verified--Solution----bright field
microscope
what are the different magnifications of a bright field microscope --
Verified--Solution----4x
10x
40x
100x
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what is the kind of microscope that you use when looking at a virus --
Verified--Solution----electron microscope
what are the different magnifications of the electron microscope --
Verified--Solution----1 mil
2 mil
10 mil
How are microbes helpful -- Verified--Solution----decompose organic
waste
generate O2
produce chemical products such as ethanol and others
produce fermented foods ex: vinegar, cheese, and bread
produce products used in manufacturing ex: cellulose and insulin
How many microbes are pathogenic out of all the microorganisms --
Verified--Solution----70/10 mil
what knowledge do microbes give humans -- Verified--Solution----
prevent diseases
allow food storage and prevent food spoilages
stop transmission of diseases
Microbiology -- Verified--Solution----the study of organisms too small
to be seen with the naked eye
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microbial ecology -- Verified--Solution----the study of the relationship
between microorganisms and their environment
competitive exclusion -- Verified--Solution----a way to kill the bad
bacteria
- change in the pH
- secrete enzymes
- eat the food
bioremediation -- Verified--Solution----using microbes to clean up
pollutants
Bacillus thuringienisis -- Verified--Solution----can kill insects but
doesn't harm plants or animals
Order of the Scientific Method -- Verified--Solution----observe
hypothesis
prediction
experiment
consistency
theory
law
