Byomics quiz

Which of the following is a type of microorganism?

• Amoeba
• Pneumonia
• Tuberculosis
• Lichen

What is the process of converting organic matter into inorganic molecules called?

• Decomposition
• Synthesis
• Fermentation
• Metabolism

What is the study of microorganisms called?

• Microchemistry
• Epidemiology
• Microbiology
• Mycology

Which of the following is a type of parasitic microorganism?

• Algae
• Bacteria
• Fungus
• Virus

What is the process of breaking down food into simpler molecules known as?

• Fermentation
• Synthesis
• Metabolism
• Digestion

What is the process of producing energy from chemical bonds known as?

• Decomposition
• Synthesis
• Fermentation
• Metabolism

Which of the following is a type of beneficial microorganism?

• Bacteria
• Algae
• Fungus
• Virus

Which of the following is a type of microorganism capable of causing disease?

• Algae
• Bacteria
• Fungus
• Virus

Which of the following is a type of microorganism used in the production of food and beverages?

• Algae
• Bacteria
• Fungus
• Virus

Which of the following is a type of microorganism used in the production of antibiotics?

• Algae
• Bacteria
• Fungus
• Virus