Microbiology Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

Which term describes the relationship of one organism living in close association with another, such that one organism benefits without harming the other?

A

Commensal

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2
Q

Complete the following sentence: Rod shaped bacteria are called..

A

bacillus

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3
Q

Complete the following sentence: Paired cocci bacteria are known as…

A

diplococcus

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4
Q

Which microorganism can only replicate inside a living cell?

A

Viruses

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5
Q

Complete the following sentence: Flagella are used by a bacteria for…

A

mobility

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6
Q

Complete the following sentence: Anaerobic organisms can grow in the absence of…

A

oxygen

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7
Q

Which intracellular structure is part of the cytoskeleton of a human cell?

A

Microtubules

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8
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Complete the following sentence: A spirochete is shaped like a…

A

spiral

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9
Q

Which organelle determines a bacterial Gram stain?

A

Cell wall

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10
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Complete the following sentence: The Gram stain differentiates between bacteria based on the composition of their…

A

cell wall.

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