Microbiology MCQs (Quiz 5)

1. If a microorganism cannot grow without an organic carbon source, it is most likely a __________

2. The enlargement of an image compared with the actual size of the specimen is known as ___________________

3. The fungal cell wall is primarily composed of ____________

4. A microorganism moves toward oxygen-rich regions. This specialized form of taxis is called __________________

5. Which microscope provides the highest resolution among the following?

6. Joseph Lister introduced the use of _______ to reduce infections during surgery

7. The primary function of an autoclave is to _______________________

8. __________________ microorganisms can synthesize organic compounds using carbon dioxide as their only carbon source

9. Most pathogenic bacteria are _________________________

10. Eukaryotic cytoplasmic ribosomes are ___________