Quiz on Naming and Classification of Microorganisms

Who established the nomenclature for organisms in 1735?

• Charles Darwin

• Louis Pasteur

• Robert Koch

• Carolus Linnaeus

What is the correct format for writing a scientific name?

• Only the species is italicized

• Both names are italicized

• Only the genus is italicized

• Both names are capitalized

1. When using initials/abbreviations for genus names in writing, what should you be cautious of?

• Using italics

• Using capital letters

• Several genera have similar abbreviations

• Using the full genus name

Which of the following is a characteristic of bacteria?

• Eukaryotic cells

• Cell walls made of cellulose

• Non-cellular entities

• Reproduce by binary fission

What is the primary component of the cell wall in fungi?

• Peptidoglycan

• Chitin

• Cellulose

• Protein

Which microorganism is classified as a prokaryote?

• Protozoa

• Fungi

• Algae

• Bacteria

What is the common habitat of Escherichia coli?

• Freshwater

• Saltwater

• Soil

• Colon or large intestine

Which of the following is NOT an example of microorganism?

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What is the term for multicellular parasites like flatworms?

• Bacteria

• Helminths

• Protozoa

• Algae

Which of the following statements about viruses is true?

• They can reproduce outside a host cell

• They are considered living organisms

• They consist of a nucleic acid core surrounded by a protein coat

• They are prokaryotic cells