Unit 1: Introduction to Microbiology

Question 1

The science (logos) of small (micro) life (bios);
the study of living things so small that they cannot be seen with the naked eye.

Answer 1

Microbiology

Question 2

he establised the system of scientific nomenclature in 1739

Answer 2

Carolus Linnaeus

Question 3

types of microorganisms

unicelluler organism and use a wide range of chemical substances for their nutrition; cell wall is made of peptidoglycan

Answer 3

bacteria

Question 4

types of microorganisms

consists of prokaryotic cells; they** lack peptidoglycan** in their cell walls

Answer 4

archaea

Question 5

types of microorganisms

eukaryotic; absorbs organic matters for nutrients; cell wall is made up of chitin

Answer 5

fungi

Question 6

types of microorganisms

unicellular eukaryotes and obtain nourishment by absorption or ingestion throgh a specialized structure

Answer 6

protozoa

Question 7

types of microorganisms

could be uni/multicellular ukaryotes; photosynthesis ;
cell wall is made up of cellulose

Answer 7

algae

Question 8

types of microorganisms

non cellular; parasites of the cell

Answer 8

viruses

Question 9

types of microorganisms

flatworms and roundworms known as helminths

Answer 9

multicellular parasites