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Introduction to Bacteriology

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The scientific study of micro-organisms is known as:

a)

pathology

b)

biology

c)

bacteriology

d)

genealogy

2.

Bacteria are one-celled micro-organisms of:

a)

animal origin

b)

vegetable origin

c)

mineral origin

d)

chemical origin

3.

Pathogenic bacteria are especially numerous:

a)

on a clean body

b)

on sterile implements

c)

in dirty places

d)

on clean towels

4.

Pathogenic bacteria produce:

a)

health

b)

disease

c)

antitoxins

d)

beneficial effects

5.

Harmful bacteria are referred to as:

a)

saprophytes

b)

pathogenic

c)

non-pathogenic

d)

protozoa

6.

Non-pathogenic bacteria are:

a)

harmful

b)

germs

c)

harmless

d)

disease producing

7.

Pathogenic bacteria are commonly known as:

a)

antiseptics

b)

disinfectants

c)

germs or microbes

d)

beneficial bacteria

8.

Bacteria are best seen with the aid of:

a)

a microscope

b)

a telescope

c)

regular sunglasses

d)

sunglasses

9.

Cocci are bacteria with a:

a)

round shape

b)

rod shape

c)

corkscrew shape

d)

curved shape

10.

Bacilli are bacteria with a:

a)

corkscrew shape

b)

round shape

c)

rod shape

d)

curved shape

11.

Spirilla are bacteria with a:

a)

round shape

b)

corkscrew shape

c)

rod shape

d)

flat shape

12.

Pustules and boils are infections containing:

a)

non-pathogenic organisms

b)

pathogenic bacteria

c)

sebum

d)

ringworm