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Introduction to Microbiology

Microbiology

Basic concepts of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, and fungi suitable for high school students.

science biology microorganisms

10 Questions Easy Ages 14+ Jul 14, 2026

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1 Which organelle is notably absent in prokaryotic bacterial cells?

A Ribosome
B Nucleus
C Cell membrane
D Cytoplasm

2 Which type of microorganism requires a living host cell to replicate?

A Bacteria
B Virus
C Fungi
D Protozoa

3 What is the primary substance found in the cell walls of bacteria?

A Cellulose
B Chitin
C Peptidoglycan
D Starch

4 Which scientist is credited with the invention of the first simple microscope and the discovery of 'animalcules'?

A Louis Pasteur
B Robert Hooke
C Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
D Alexander Fleming

5 In the binomial nomenclature system, which of the following is written correctly?

A Escherichia coli
B escherichia coli
C Escherichia Coli
D ESCHERICHIA COLI

6 Which process do most bacteria use to reproduce?

A Binary fission
B Meiosis
C Mitosis
D Budding

7 What is the main function of bacterial endospores?

A Photosynthesis
B Reproduction
C Survival in harsh conditions
D Protein synthesis

8 Which of the following is considered a fungal microorganism?

A Yeast
B Algae
C Virus
D Cyanobacteria

9 What is the purpose of a Gram stain in microbiology?

A To kill bacteria
B To classify bacteria into two broad groups
C To measure bacterial growth
D To identify viral RNA

10 Which of these is a common shape for bacterial cells?

A Cubical
B Spherical (Coccus)
C Pyramidal
D Hexagonal

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