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Microbiology

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Set 1 Introduction To Microbes And Their Building Blocks

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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The Dutch merchant who made and used quality magnifying lenses to see and record microorganisms was ________.

A)Francesco Redi
B)Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
C)Louis Pasteur
D)Joseph Lister
E)Robert Koch

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Question 2

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Which statement correctly compares the sizes of different microorganisms?

A)Bacteria are larger than viruses
B)Bacteria are larger than eukaryotic microorganisms
C)Eukaryotic microorganisms are smaller than viruses
D)Archaea are larger than eukaryotic microorganisms but smaller than bacteria

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Question 3

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Which of the following is a unique characteristic of viruses that distinguishes them from the other major groups of microorganisms?

A)Cause human disease
B)Lack a nucleus
C)Cannot be seen without a microscope
D)Contain genetic material
E)Lack cell structure

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