Microbiology (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What does microbiology focus on studying?
What does microbiology focus on studying?
Tiny organisms seen only under microscope
Which feature describes the cell structure of fungi?
Which feature describes the cell structure of fungi?
Have a well-organised nucleus
How can fungi reproduce?
How can fungi reproduce?
Both sexually and asexually
Why must fungi obtain nutrients from other sources?
Why must fungi obtain nutrients from other sources?
They cannot photosynthesise
What do yeast cells produce that makes bread dough rise?
What do yeast cells produce that makes bread dough rise?
Carbon dioxide gas
What is a key structural difference of bacteria compared to fungi?
What is a key structural difference of bacteria compared to fungi?
They lack a defined nucleus
How do bacteria primarily reproduce?
How do bacteria primarily reproduce?
Through binary fission
Which organism is used to produce yoghurt?
Which organism is used to produce yoghurt?
Lactobacillus
What do viruses consist of?
What do viruses consist of?
Genetic material & protein shell
Why can't viruses reproduce on their own?
Why can't viruses reproduce on their own?
They must infect a host cell
What are facultative anaerobes?
What are facultative anaerobes?
Organisms growing with or without oxygen
What temperature range do mesophiles prefer?
What temperature range do mesophiles prefer?
20-45°C
Which pH level do most bacteria prefer?
Which pH level do most bacteria prefer?
Neutral conditions (pH around 7)