chapter 1 quiz

The theory of spontaneous generation was refuted by the work of

Louis Pasteur

In what/which domain(s) of life is/are microorganisms represented?

Archaea, Bacteria and Eukarya

The process whereby microorganisms are used to help clean up pollution created by human activities is known as

bioremediation

Which of the following is/are characteristic of all cellular organisms?

evolution

An organism of the genus Staphylococcus is                       , while an organism of the genus Spirochaeta is                          .

spherical/coiled

Microbes playing a role in nitrogen fixation in plants live in                  , while those playing a role in the digestive tract of certain herbivores live in                  .

nodules/rumens

The production of human proteins (e.g., insulin) by genetically engineered microorganisms is an example of                           , a subdiscipline of microbiology.

biotechnology

Electron microscopy has greater                             than light microscopy, because the wavelength of visible light is much larger than the wavelength of electrons.

resolution

True or false, not only do some microorganisms tolerate extremely hot temperatures, some actually require high temperatures for optimal growth.

true

true or false, all microorganisms require molecular oxygen to carry on life functions.

false