CRCST Certification Study Guide – Chapter 4
Microbiology Exam Questions
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, CRCST Certification Study Guide – Chapter 4
Microbiology Exam Questions
1. Microbiology The study of microorganisms. The science which
treats the nature, like, and action of
microorganisms.
2. Contamination The state of being soiled or infected by contact
with infectious organisms or orther material.
3. Micron A unit of measurment; 1/1000 of a millimeter
or 1/25,000of an inch; usually designated by
the Greek letter u.
4. Protoplasm A thick mucous-like substance that is
colorless and translucent that forms the
biochemical basis of life found within the cell
nucleus.
5. Cytoplasm The living matter of a cell betwee the cells
membrane and nucleus.
6. Anaerobic Bacteria Bacteria that are capable of growing in the
absence of free oxygen.
7. Cocci Round or Spherical-Shaped Bacteria
8. Name the 5 principles of Asepsisknow what is dirty.
know what is clean
know wat is sterile
Keep the 3 conditions separate.
Remedy contamination immediately
9. Bacillus Rod-Shaped Bacteria
10. Infection The invasion of human body tissue by
microorganisms which multiply and produce a
reaction.
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Microbiology Exam Questions
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, CRCST Certification Study Guide – Chapter 4
Microbiology Exam Questions
1. Microbiology The study of microorganisms. The science which
treats the nature, like, and action of
microorganisms.
2. Contamination The state of being soiled or infected by contact
with infectious organisms or orther material.
3. Micron A unit of measurment; 1/1000 of a millimeter
or 1/25,000of an inch; usually designated by
the Greek letter u.
4. Protoplasm A thick mucous-like substance that is
colorless and translucent that forms the
biochemical basis of life found within the cell
nucleus.
5. Cytoplasm The living matter of a cell betwee the cells
membrane and nucleus.
6. Anaerobic Bacteria Bacteria that are capable of growing in the
absence of free oxygen.
7. Cocci Round or Spherical-Shaped Bacteria
8. Name the 5 principles of Asepsisknow what is dirty.
know what is clean
know wat is sterile
Keep the 3 conditions separate.
Remedy contamination immediately
9. Bacillus Rod-Shaped Bacteria
10. Infection The invasion of human body tissue by
microorganisms which multiply and produce a
reaction.
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