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