Semester Exam: Microbiology

How are bacterial cells different from the cells of eukaryotes?

• The bacteria are prokaryotes, and the genetic material is not contained in the nuclei.

• The bacteria are eukaryotes, and the genetic material is not contained in the nuclei.

• The bacteria are prokaryotes, and the genetic material is contained in the nuclei.

• The bacteria are eukaryotes, and the genetic material is contained in the nuclei.

Tiny structures that produce proteins inside bacteria

• bacteria

• ribosomes

• cytoplasm

• endospore

A process by which bacteria reproduce asexually

• binary fission

• cellular respiration

• pasteurization

• decomposers

A whip-like structure that helps a bacterial cell to move

• Flagellum

• Conjugation

• Endospore

• Pasteurization

Bacterial cells are...

• Eukaryotic

• Prokaryotic

• Viruses

• Fungal

Bacteria have three shapes. Which of the following is not a common shape of bacteria?

• Spirilla

• Cocci

• Bacilli

• Cube

Most bacteria are

• Harmful

• Helpful

• Begnin

• Cancer

Bacteria are treated with

• Antibiotics

• Vaccines

• Asprin

• Chemotherapy

Binary fission results in

• 2 genetically different cells

• 4 genetically identical cells

• 2 genetically identical cells

• 4 genetically different cells

What are pathogens?

• Eukaryotic cells that turned in to bacteria

• Disease causing agents

• Microorganisms that help clean up oil spills

• Beneficial bacterial cells