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MORTUARY SCIENCE 2025 / NEW ACTUAL EXAM;
VERIFIED STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS|EXCELLENT
SCORES
MICROBIOLOGY - correct-answer-The scientific study of microorganisms (also
called microbes and sometimes germs) and their effect on other living things.
Individual microorganisms are too small to be seen without the aid of a
microscope.
MICROBIOLOGY- GENERAL - correct-answer-The study and classification of
microbes and how they function.
MICROBIOLOGY-MEDICAL - correct-answer-The study of pathogens, the diseases
they cause and the body's defenses against them.
MICROBIOLOGY-VETERINARY - correct-answer-This is concerned with the spread
and control of infectious disease among animals, and the transmission of diseases
from animals to humans.
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MICROBIOLOGY-AGRIGULTURAL - correct-answer-Studies the beneficial and
harmful roles of microbes in soil formation and fertility.
MICROBIOLOGY-SANITARY - correct-answer-The processing and disposal of
garbage and sewage wastes as well as the purification and processing of water
supplies to ensure that no pathogens are carried to the consumer by drinking
water.
MICROBIOLOGY-INDUSTRIAL - correct-answer-Monitors and maintains the
essential microorganisms for commercial purposes (beer & cheese)
5 Categories of Microbiology - correct-answer-1. Bacteriology - the study of
bacteria
2. Rickettsiology- the study of rickettsia
3. Virology- the study of viruses
4. Protozoology- the study of protozoa
5. Mycology- the study of fungi
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PATHOGENS - correct-answer-Organisms that cause disease in humans
NON-PATHOGENS - correct-answer-Microorganisms that are considered
beneficial or harmless.
INDIGENOUS MICROFLORA
INDIGENOUS MICROBIAL OR
NORMAL FLORA - correct-answer-Organisms that are normally found within the
human body. They are useful because they can inhibit growth of pathogens by:
1. Occupying space
2. Using the food and water supply available
3. Secreting waste products and toxins that inhibit the growth of pathogens.
EUKARYOTIC ORGANELLES
ANIMALS, PLANTS, PROTOZOA & ALGAE - correct-answer-1. True Nucleus - an
organelle that controls and integrates the functions of the entire
cell. It is enclosed by the nuclear membrane.
2. Cytoplasm - the part of the cell where most of the work is performed. It refers
to the many functional organelles inside the cell.
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3. Endoplasmic reticulum - a system of membranes that forms a network of
tubules connecting the outside of the cell to the nucleus. It transports nutrients
to the nucleus and provides structural support.
4. Ribosomes - attached to the outer surface of the endoplasmic reticulum. They
are made of RNA and protein. They synthesize essential proteins for
use in the cell.
5. Golgi complex - a group of membranes that packages secretory products in
small sacs called vesicles for storage or export outside the cell.
6. Lysosomes - small sacs that contain lysoyme and other digestive enzymes that
break down foreign material taken into the cell by phagocytosis(the
engulfing of large particles by certain types of white blood cells called
phagocytes). They also destroy worn out cell part and may destroy the entire cell
by autolysis.
7. Mitrochondria - the power plant of the cell. This is where ATP(adenosine
triphosphate) is formed to meet the cells energy needs
8. Cell wall - some eukaryotic cells in plants, algae and fungi have cell walls. The
primary purpose of the cell wall is rigidity and to keep the cell from rupturing. The
cell walls of eukaryotes is far less complex than those of prokaryotes.
9. Cell membrane - lines the cell wall. Is selectively permeable which means that it
only allows certain molecules to pass through it. DNA
10. Flagella - structures of motility. They are long, whip-like, filament containing
appendages that propel the cell. Sperm cells propel themselves through the use
of flagella. They are propelled by using a wave-like motion of
PROKARYOTIC ORGANELLES
MORTUARY SCIENCE 2025 / NEW ACTUAL EXAM;
VERIFIED STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS|EXCELLENT
SCORES
MICROBIOLOGY - correct-answer-The scientific study of microorganisms (also
called microbes and sometimes germs) and their effect on other living things.
Individual microorganisms are too small to be seen without the aid of a
microscope.
MICROBIOLOGY- GENERAL - correct-answer-The study and classification of
microbes and how they function.
MICROBIOLOGY-MEDICAL - correct-answer-The study of pathogens, the diseases
they cause and the body's defenses against them.
MICROBIOLOGY-VETERINARY - correct-answer-This is concerned with the spread
and control of infectious disease among animals, and the transmission of diseases
from animals to humans.
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MICROBIOLOGY-AGRIGULTURAL - correct-answer-Studies the beneficial and
harmful roles of microbes in soil formation and fertility.
MICROBIOLOGY-SANITARY - correct-answer-The processing and disposal of
garbage and sewage wastes as well as the purification and processing of water
supplies to ensure that no pathogens are carried to the consumer by drinking
water.
MICROBIOLOGY-INDUSTRIAL - correct-answer-Monitors and maintains the
essential microorganisms for commercial purposes (beer & cheese)
5 Categories of Microbiology - correct-answer-1. Bacteriology - the study of
bacteria
2. Rickettsiology- the study of rickettsia
3. Virology- the study of viruses
4. Protozoology- the study of protozoa
5. Mycology- the study of fungi
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PATHOGENS - correct-answer-Organisms that cause disease in humans
NON-PATHOGENS - correct-answer-Microorganisms that are considered
beneficial or harmless.
INDIGENOUS MICROFLORA
INDIGENOUS MICROBIAL OR
NORMAL FLORA - correct-answer-Organisms that are normally found within the
human body. They are useful because they can inhibit growth of pathogens by:
1. Occupying space
2. Using the food and water supply available
3. Secreting waste products and toxins that inhibit the growth of pathogens.
EUKARYOTIC ORGANELLES
ANIMALS, PLANTS, PROTOZOA & ALGAE - correct-answer-1. True Nucleus - an
organelle that controls and integrates the functions of the entire
cell. It is enclosed by the nuclear membrane.
2. Cytoplasm - the part of the cell where most of the work is performed. It refers
to the many functional organelles inside the cell.
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3. Endoplasmic reticulum - a system of membranes that forms a network of
tubules connecting the outside of the cell to the nucleus. It transports nutrients
to the nucleus and provides structural support.
4. Ribosomes - attached to the outer surface of the endoplasmic reticulum. They
are made of RNA and protein. They synthesize essential proteins for
use in the cell.
5. Golgi complex - a group of membranes that packages secretory products in
small sacs called vesicles for storage or export outside the cell.
6. Lysosomes - small sacs that contain lysoyme and other digestive enzymes that
break down foreign material taken into the cell by phagocytosis(the
engulfing of large particles by certain types of white blood cells called
phagocytes). They also destroy worn out cell part and may destroy the entire cell
by autolysis.
7. Mitrochondria - the power plant of the cell. This is where ATP(adenosine
triphosphate) is formed to meet the cells energy needs
8. Cell wall - some eukaryotic cells in plants, algae and fungi have cell walls. The
primary purpose of the cell wall is rigidity and to keep the cell from rupturing. The
cell walls of eukaryotes is far less complex than those of prokaryotes.
9. Cell membrane - lines the cell wall. Is selectively permeable which means that it
only allows certain molecules to pass through it. DNA
10. Flagella - structures of motility. They are long, whip-like, filament containing
appendages that propel the cell. Sperm cells propel themselves through the use
of flagella. They are propelled by using a wave-like motion of
PROKARYOTIC ORGANELLES
