BIOD 171 Microbiology Final (2026) Real
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
(verified)
True or False: A virus is considered a microorganism -✓✓false
what is the smallest biological unit of life? -✓✓cell
At a generalized level, all cells are comprised of what? -✓✓macromolecules
Animalia, plantae, Fungi, and protista are all classification under what type of
organism? -✓✓Eukarya
True or false: all multicellular microorgansims classified as animalia are
autotrophic -✓✓false
Microorganisms classified as ______ obtain most of their energy by converting
light energy into chemical energy -✓✓plantae
Define catabolism -✓✓the breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to
form simpler ones, together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.
Upon cellular injury, which metabolic process is involved during the growth and
repair phases of the cell? -✓✓The anabolic process would be active as it is
involved in the building up of small complexes into larger ones
What is one of the main functions of light reactions? -✓✓Similar to the electron
transport chain, one of its main functions is to generate a proton concentration
gradient to generate ATP.
True of false: Dark reactions can occur in the presence or absence of light -✓✓true
assuming a constant (non-adjustable) light source power, identify the part of the
microscope you would adjust to limit the amount of light entering the microscope?
-✓✓iris diaphragm
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
(verified)
True or False: A virus is considered a microorganism -✓✓false
what is the smallest biological unit of life? -✓✓cell
At a generalized level, all cells are comprised of what? -✓✓macromolecules
Animalia, plantae, Fungi, and protista are all classification under what type of
organism? -✓✓Eukarya
True or false: all multicellular microorgansims classified as animalia are
autotrophic -✓✓false
Microorganisms classified as ______ obtain most of their energy by converting
light energy into chemical energy -✓✓plantae
Define catabolism -✓✓the breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to
form simpler ones, together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.
Upon cellular injury, which metabolic process is involved during the growth and
repair phases of the cell? -✓✓The anabolic process would be active as it is
involved in the building up of small complexes into larger ones
What is one of the main functions of light reactions? -✓✓Similar to the electron
transport chain, one of its main functions is to generate a proton concentration
gradient to generate ATP.
True of false: Dark reactions can occur in the presence or absence of light -✓✓true
assuming a constant (non-adjustable) light source power, identify the part of the
microscope you would adjust to limit the amount of light entering the microscope?
-✓✓iris diaphragm
