Microbial Ecology & Symbiosis Sic Questions

Question 1

139. Why are biofilms important in nature? (IN NATURE)
     (A) Coral reef restoration
     (B) Ship fouling
     (C) Protect bacteria from immune system cells and antibiotics
     (D) Dental plaques
     (E) None of the above

Answer 1

A

Question 2

140. In Dr. Erwin’s backyard there is a beautiful tree that has been a home for a bird. This bird has now built a nest to raise its family. What type of symbioses is this?
     (A) Mutualism
     (B) Commensalism
     (C) Parasitism
     (D) Competition
     (E) None of the above

Answer 2

B

Question 3

141. When studying microorganisms in nature ____ represents who is present in a location
     a. Function
     b. Dynamics
     c. Structure
     d. Environment
     e. Scale

Answer 3

c

Question 4

142. _____ symbiosis is a positive relationship for both parties
     a. Commensalism
     b. Mutualism
     c. Parasitism
     d. All of the above
     e. None of the above

Answer 4

B