Basic Microbiology Test Questions with Answers, Rated A+

Microbiology - the science that studies living organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Pathogen - a disease-producing microorganism Aerobic microbes - microbes that can only live in the presence of oxygen Anaerobic microbes - Microbes that grow best in the absence of oxygen Antiseptics - Solutions that are applied directly to the skin and prevent or slow the growth of pathogens. Disinfection - A process that uses strong chemicals such as bleach solution and zephirin to kill pathogens. These chemicals are used mainly on objects and not on the skin. Sterilization - A process used to kill microbes and their spores. Bacteria - single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission Fungi - plant like organism that lives on dead matter Protozoa - tiny animals that are found in contaminated water supplies and in decayed materials