Introduction to Bacteriology Quiz with correct answers

Introduction to Bacteriology Quiz with
correct answers

Which of the following refers to the term metabolism?



a.) all the reactions in a cell that build new molecules only

b.) all the reactions in a cell that decompose molecules only

c.) all the reactions in a cell or organism

d.) all the reactions in a cell that break down molecules only - correct answer ✔✔all the reactions in a
cell or organism



Bacteria most commonly reproduce using which of the following methods?



a.) binary fission

b.) meiosis

c.) mitosis

d.) budding - correct answer ✔✔binary fission



Triglycerides are broken down by which of the following?



a.) phospholipases

b.) lipases

c.) nitrogenases

d.) proteases - correct answer ✔✔lipases



What correct order of phases of growth in the growth curve of a batch culture? - correct answer ✔✔1.)
lag phase

2.) log (exponential) phase