UNIT TEST MICROORGANISMS AND FUNGI

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Microorganisms –microscopic organisms - are categorised by their inability to be seen by the naked eye. They are so small that they can only be seen with a microscope. A fungus is a eukaryotic organism that contains yeasts and molds.

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THE DIAGRAM ABOVE IS A _________________.
- A.
  
  BACTERIA
- B.
  
  VIRUS
- C.
  
  PROTIST
- D.
  
  FUNGUS
Correct Answer
B. VIRUS

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PARTICLES MADE UP OF PROTEINS, NUCLEIC ACIDS, AND SOMETIMES LIPIDS THAT CAN REPRODUCE ONLY BY INFECTING LIVING CELLS:
- A.
  
  BACTERIA
- B.
  
  CAPSIDS
- C.
  
  PROPHAGES
- D.
  
  VIRUSES
Correct Answer
D. VIRUSES

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3. ONE GROUP OF VIRUSES THAT CONTAIN RNA AS THEIR GENETIC INFORMATION IS THE:
- A.
  
  BACTERIOPHAGES
- B.
  
  RETROVIRUSES
- C.
  
  CAPSIDS
- D.
  
  PROPHAGES
Correct Answer
B. RETROVIRUSES

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WHAT CHARACTERISTICS DO ALL VIRUSES HAVE?
5.

VIRUSES AND PROKARYOTES THAT CAUSE DISEASE ARE CALLED___________.

Correct Answer
PATHOGENS, pathogens, Pathogens, Pathogen

Explanation
Viruses and prokaryotes that cause disease are commonly referred to as pathogens. Pathogens are microorganisms that can cause illness or disease in their host organisms. They can include various types of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. These pathogens have the ability to invade and multiply within the host's body, leading to the development of symptoms and health issues. Understanding the nature and characteristics of pathogens is crucial in the field of medicine and public health to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases effectively.

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NAME AT LEAST THREE WAYS THAT BACTERIAL GROWTH CAN BE CONTROLLED.

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Unit Test Microorganisms And Fungi

THE DIAGRAM ABOVE IS A _________________.

PARTICLES MADE UP OF PROTEINS, NUCLEIC ACIDS, AND SOMETIMES LIPIDS THAT CAN REPRODUCE ONLY BY INFECTING LIVING CELLS:

3. ONE GROUP OF VIRUSES THAT CONTAIN RNA AS THEIR GENETIC INFORMATION IS THE:

WHAT CHARACTERISTICS DO ALL VIRUSES HAVE?

VIRUSES AND PROKARYOTES THAT CAUSE DISEASE ARE CALLED___________.

NAME AT LEAST THREE WAYS THAT BACTERIAL GROWTH CAN BE CONTROLLED.