Unit 5 Microbiology Review

What is a Eukaryote?

• An organism whose cells lack a nucleus and some other cell structures

• An organism whose cells contain a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes

• A non-living pathogen that is capable of infecting and reproducing within living hosts

• A unicellular prokaryotic organism found nearly everywhere on earth

Which of the following best defines a Pathogen?

• A substance that is capable of causing disease and can be spread from one generation to the next

• An organism that benefits from a host organism while the host is harmed

• Any disease-causing microbe

• A multicellular eukaryotic organism that obtains nutrients by breaking down organic matter

What is the role of a Vector in the context of diseases?

• A multicellular eukaryotic organism that obtains nutrients by breaking down organic matter

• An organism that benefits from a host organism while the host is harmed

• It is something capable of spreading disease without being infected itself

• A non-living pathogen capable of infecting and reproducing within living hosts

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Virus?

• It is a non-living pathogen

• It is capable of infecting and reproducing within living hosts

• It spreads rapidly throughout populations

• It is a unicellular eukaryotic organism capable of movement

What does the term "Hygiene" refer to?

• A multicellular eukaryotic organism that obtains nutrients by breaking down organic matter

• An organism that benefits from a host organism while the host is harmed

• Using sanitary habits to maintain health and prevent illness

• A substance that is capable of causing disease and can be spread from one generation to the next

What is an epidemic?

• Medicine used to control and prevent the spread of viral diseases

• A rapidly spreading outbreak of disease affecting many large populations

• Medicine/Treatment used to inhibit the growth of bacteria

• A rapidly spreading outbreak of disease affecting widespread regions across the world

What is the primary difference between an epidemic and a pandemic?

• An epidemic is a medicine, while a pandemic is a disease

• An epidemic affects small regions, while a pandemic affects many large populations

• An epidemic affects many large populations, while a pandemic affects widespread regions across the world

• An epidemic is used to prevent diseases, while a pandemic is used to treat diseases

What is the purpose of an antibiotic?

• To control and prevent the spread of viral diseases

• To provide immunity against future infections

• To inhibit the growth of bacteria

• To treat viral infections such as the flu

Which of the following is used to prevent the spread of viral diseases?

• Epidemic

• Pandemic

• Antibiotic

• Vaccine

If you had 1 chance to choose something to make this school better, what would it be? Explain

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