General Microbiology Quiz

What is the study of microorganisms called?

• Microbiology

• Bacteriology

• Virology

• Mycology

Which of the following is a non-cellular microorganism?

• Virus

• Protozoa

• Bacteria

• Fungi

What type of microorganism is characterized by having a true nucleus?

• Non-cellular

• Archaea

• Prokaryotic

• Eukaryotic

Which of the following is NOT a type of eukaryotic microorganism?

• Bacteria

• Algae

• Protozoa

• Fungi

What is the shape of Staphylococcus bacteria?

• Rod

• Spiral

• Round

• Comma

Which microorganism is responsible for causing mad cow disease?

• Prion

• Viroid

• Virus

• Bacteria

What is the primary method for cultivating viruses?

• Tissue culture

• Liquid media

• Petri dishes

• Inanimate objects

Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

• True nucleus

• Membrane-bound organelles

• No true nucleus

• Complex structure

What is the binomial nomenclature system used for?

• Studying fungi

• Naming species

• Classifying viruses

• Identifying bacteria

Which of the following is a type of spiral-shaped bacteria?

• Vibrio

• Spirochaete

• Coccus

• Bacillus