Microbiology Quiz

What is the approximate actual size of an Amoeba in micrometers?

• 500 micrometers

• 300 micrometers

• 250 micrometers

• 200 micrometers

Which group does Paramecia belong to?

• Fungi

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Protists

Which organism is used to make bread rise?

• Amoeba

• Baker's yeast

• Staphylococcus

• Influenza virus

What is the approximate actual size of Escherichia coli in millimeters?

• 0.5 mm

• 0.2 mm

• 0.01 mm

• 0.002 mm

Which virus causes smallpox?

• Rabies virus

• Influenza virus

• Smallpox virus

• Rhinovirus

What is the model scale size of the T4 bacteriophage in centimeters?

• 0.1 cm

• 0.15 cm

• 0.05 cm

• 0.015 cm

Which virus is known to cause the common cold?

• Polio virus

• Rhinovirus

• Adenovirus

• Smallpox virus

What is the approximate actual size of Lactobacillus in micrometers?

• 500 micrometers

• 300 micrometers

• 2 micrometers

• 0.1 micrometers

Which group of bacteria is capable of photosynthesis?

• Staphylococcus

• Cyanobacteria

• Escherichia coli

• Lactobacillus

What is the approximate actual size of the Influenza virus in micrometers?

• 0.1 micrometers

• 0.15 micrometers

• 0.2 micrometers

• 0.3 micrometers