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Cells and Microorganisms module quiz: cell structure, microbes, microscopy, growth and asepsis (SEAB O-Level Applied Subject) quiz

14questions. Pick an answer and you'll see why right away.

  1. Which feature is found in a bacterial cell but NOT in an animal cell?

  2. What best describes a prokaryotic cell such as a bacterium?

  3. Which three structures are found in a plant cell but NOT in an animal cell?

  4. Why is the plasmid an especially important structure for biotechnology?

  5. Which of these is a reason microorganisms make good biological tools?

  6. The correct formula linking magnification, image size and actual size is:

  7. A cell appears 30 mm wide in a photograph taken at x300 magnification. What is its actual width?

  8. A cell is 0.02 mm wide and is drawn 20 mm wide. What is the magnification?

  9. During which phase of microbial growth do cell numbers double rapidly at a steady rate?

  10. What causes a culture to enter the stationary phase?

  11. Which of these is part of correct aseptic technique?

  12. Why is aseptic technique essential when growing a wanted microorganism?

  13. Which conditions do most microorganisms need in order to grow well?

  14. An autoclave sterilises equipment and media mainly by using: