FSE 120 Final Exam Latest Update
Graded A+
What field of science focuses on microorganisms and their interactions with their surroundings?
Microbiology
What is the branch of science dedicated to studying bacteria?
Bacteriology
Which area of study is concerned with rickettsia?
Rickett...
1 FSE 120 Final Exam Latest Update Graded A+ What field of science focuses on microorganisms and their interactions with their surroundings? ✔✔Microbiology What is the branch of science dedicated to studying bacteria? ✔✔Bacteriology Which area of study is concerned with rickettsia? ✔✔Rickettsiology What scientific discipline involves the study of viruses? ✔✔Virology What field examines protozoa, often referred to as "animal -like" protists? ✔✔Protozoology 2 What is the study of fungi called? ✔✔Mycology What is the scientific term for the classification of living organisms? ✔✔Taxonomy How is the name of a microorganism constructed, combining genus and specific epithet? ✔✔Nomenclature In what units is the size of bacteria typically measured ? ✔✔Micrometers and nanometers What characteristic of bacteria is used to aid in their classification? ✔✔Shape What term describes bacteria that are spherical in shape? ✔✔Coccus (or cocci for plural) 3 What is the term for rod -shaped bac teria? ✔✔Bacillus (or bacilli for plural) How are bacteria classified if they have a spiral shape? ✔✔Vibrio, spirillum, or spirochete How does bacteria usually appear when arranged in pairs or single units? ✔✔Diphtheroid or paired What term describes bacteria that are grouped in clusters? ✔✔Staphylococcus (Staph) How are bacteria typically arranged in long chains? ✔✔Streptococcus (Strep) What is the primary function of a bacterial cell wall? ✔✔It provides structural support and protection. 4 What is the role of the cell membrane in bacteria? ✔✔It keeps harmful substances out, maintains internal balance, contains channels for nutrient and waste exchange, and aids in cell organization. What is the composition and function of cytoplasm in a bacterial cell? ✔✔The cytoplasm, which is mainly water and salts, helps determine cell shape and houses key components like the mesosome, ribosomes, and nuclear body. Which components are found w ithin the cytoplasm? ✔✔Mesosome, ribosome, and nuclear body What is the function of the mesosome in bacteria? ✔✔It aids in cellular respiration by increasing the surface area available for reactions. What do ribosomes do in a bacterial cell? ✔✔They are involved in translating mRNA and synthesizing proteins, which are essential for nutrition and reproduction.
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