Microbiology

The common cold is caused by a(n):

• Fungi

• External parasite

• Non-filterable virus

• Filterable virus

Pus-forming bacterial cells that form in long chains and cause blood poisoning are called:

• Staphylococci

• Diplococci

• Streptococci

• Bacilli

Another name for head lice is:

• Scabies

• Tinea capitis

• Itch mite

• Pediculosis capitis

Another term that means the same as germ or bacteria is:

• Lice

• Mite

• Parasite

• Microbe

Bacteria that form spores can only be destroyed by using a product labeled as sporicidal or by:

• Dusting

• Cleaning

• Sterilization

• Disinfection

Corkscrew-shaped bacterial cells are called:

• Cocci

• Spirilla

• Bacilli

• Staphylococci

Hair-like projections used by bacilli and spirilla to move themselves are called cilia or:

• Flagella

• Pediculosis

• Bacilli

• Feet

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) causes the immune system to:

• Break down

• Speed up

• Work efficiently

• Continue working properly

One-celled micro-organisms are called germs or:

• Bacteria

• Fungi

• Ringworm

• External parasites

Pus-forming bacterial cells that form grapelike bunches or clusters and are present in abscesses are called:

• Diplococci

• Streptococci

• Staphylococci

• Spirilla