Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 11e (Madigan/Martinko) Chapter 1: Microorganisms and Microbiology 1) Which statement is not true as a general rule? A) Microbial cells exist as single cells or in cell clusters. B) Microbial cells carry out their life processes independently. C) Microbial cells include both bacteria and viruses. D) Microbial cells exclude the cells of plants and animals. Answer: C 2) Basic microbiology can be used to A) probe the nature of life processes. B) study...