1. Introduction to Microbiology

Which of the following microorganisms are not eukaryotic?

a) bacteria

b) yeasts

c) molds

d) protozoa

Which microorganisms are used to make microbiological growth media?

a. bacteria

b. fungi

c. algae

d. protozoa

A phycologist studies which of the following?

a. classification of eukaryotes

b. alternation of generations in algae

c. rusts, smuts, and yeasts

d. parasitic worms

Which taxon is characterized by “hairy” flagella?

a. Apicomplexa

b. Euglenozoa

c. Alveolata

d. Stramenopila

Describe the features of a general fungal life cycle.

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How do fungi acquire nutrients?

How are lichens useful in environmental protection studies?

What are the taxonomic challenges in classifying euglenids?

List several economic benefits of algae.

Why are relatively large animals such as parasitic worms studied in microbiology?

Name two ways that slime molds differ from true fungi.

The tapeworm attachment organ is a ___________ .

a. scolex

b. proglottid

c. strobila

d. cuticle

Tubular filaments with cross walls found in large fungi are ___________.

a. septate hyphae

b. aseptate hyphae

c. aseptate haustoria

d. dimorphic mycelia

The type of asexual fungal spore that forms within hyphae is called a __________.

a. sporangiospore

b. conidiospore

c. blastospore

d. chlamydospore

The motile feeding stage of a protozoan is called a(n)__________.

a. apicomplexan

b. gametocyte

c. cyst

d. trophozoite